Works in collaboration with dental staff for the provision of General Dentistry services at both North End Waterfront Health, NEW Health Charlestown and in the community as needed on a case-by-case basis.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct patient care:
Patient care in all phases of general dentistry at N.E. Waterfront Health and NEW Health Charlestown
Assists with supervision of all dental staff
X-rays
Hygiene
Assist in hiring new dental staff
Training of any new dental providers in North End Waterfront Health dental operations and type of dental care expected in the community in the North End and Charlestown
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited dental school
Must have a degree in Dentistry with a DDS or DMD
Current licensure in Massachusetts
Current DEA and DPH Controlled Substance Registration Certificates mandatory
SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
General dentistry
Knowledge of the principles and practices of general and children 's dentistry
Knowledge of recent developments in techniques of prevention and treatment
Knowledge of dental ethics and recent practices governing the dental care and treatment of patients in community dental programs
Ability to perform minor oral surgery and treat infections of the teeth and mouth
Ability to perform prosthetics, endodontics and crown and bridge work
Ability to utilize dental charts, medical records and to write reports
Ability to correlate dental conditions with systemic disorders
Ability to work with physically, mentally or emotionally disturbed patients Knowledge of Italian/Spanish a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ambulatory health care setting
EEO Statement
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