Job Description

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• Perform routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases; taking necessary x-rays; performing fillings, extractions, cleanings, full and partial dentures, and anterior and premolar root canals as warranted.
• Diagnose and develop dental treatment plans for inmates/residents.
• Develop, coordinate, and supervise the facility dental program to include advising and instructing inmates/residents in the cause and prevention of dental disease.
• Recruit, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of any subordinate staff.
• Consult with other health care staff and coordinate specialized or emergency dental care as needed.
• Control and inventory medications, syringes, dental instruments, and other dental supplies or equipment as required by established procedures.
• Keep work area clean; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation and infection control methods.
• Prepare and maintain dental files and a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports, and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; review reports and records produced by staff; properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner.

Qualification:

• Graduate of an approved school of dentistry and licensure as a dentist in the state of employment.
• At least one year of experience preferred. Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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