The Dentist will examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and , pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth.
May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care. This position includes managerial orsupervisory responsibilities. Pays $135,000-$145,000 per year KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : -Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.-Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
- Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.-Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
- Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
- Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
- Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.-Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
- Design, make, or fit prosthodontics appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
- Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.-Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments. REQUIREMENTS : -Doctoral degree in dental medicine or dental surgery-3 + years of related experience*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*
30+ days ago