General Dentist job description

Job brief

We are seeking a professional and knowledgeable General Dentist to join our team! The ideal fit for the role will have a strong patient focus and be knowledgeable about general dental hygiene and other concerns. The focus of the role is to provide general dental care such as fillings, extractions, root canals, and scaling and polishing to patients, along with other more complex procedures.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to ascertain their dental concerns or problems.
• Carry out investigation and assessments of the patient's oral health, including visual exams, x-rays, etc.
• Make a diagnosis of problems affecting patients’ teeth, gums, or jaw bone structures.
• Perform required procedures to help alleviate pain or fix broken or decaying teeth.
• Perform general dental procedures such as; fillings, root canals, x-rays, scale and polish, fluoride coating, obtain molds of teeth, consult for dental implants or false teeth, and tooth extraction.
• Educate patients on proper tooth and gum health and how to maintain healthy teeth.
• Keep up-to-date dental records for all patients.
• Prescribe painkillers or antibiotics when needed.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic working office and clinic.
• Use all medical and dental equipment as needed.
• Make referrals to other healthcare providers or specialists when needed.
• Work in line with patient confidentiality guidelines at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to science, such as biology
• Master’s degree or doctorate in Dentistry
• Four years of internship, externship, or medical school with a focus on dentistry
• Relevant board certification and license to practice for the state/region you practice in
• Demonstrated knowledge of the use of dental and medical equipment such as x-ray machines and drills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Extremely organized, with a keen eye for small details
• Strong investigative and documenting abilities
• Patient-focused with good relationship-building abilities