General Dentist - Lead

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Department

Eastside Dental Clinic

Job Summary

Denver Health Medical Center has an opportunity for a Dental Medical Director to join our team at our Eastside Dental clinic. This dental leader will work with executive staff, ambulatory care center operations and our team at Eastside to direct and manage the day to day operations of our dental clinic. Denver Health employs Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Registered Dental Hygienists, residents and other key staff members to advance our mission of providing high quality dental services to our urban FQHC patient population.

Under minimal supervision, diagnose, prevent, and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. Remove decay, fill cavities, examine, x-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth. Perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.

Benefits of practicing at Denver Health

• Collaborative multidisciplinary practice model
• Active participation in student education
• Academic affiliations with the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Competitive salary/benefits (34 days PTO, 9.5% retirement match, CME allowance)
• Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, vibrant neighborhoods, natural beauty, and 300+ days of sunshine per year 
• Denver Health is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare organization and is a model for other safety net institutions across the nation

Essential Functions:

• Dental Services
  Performs professional dental care which includes restorative dentistry, exodontia, and visual examination of patient’s oral cavity, analyzing results of x-rays, other diagnostic procedures, removal of decay teeth, extract or restore teeth. Examine teeth, gum and related issues, using dental instruments, x-ray and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose disease or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. Diagnose and treat disease, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventative and corrective services. Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments, Treats disease of teeth, gum and mouth with appropriate medication. (30%)
• Treatment Plan
  Formulate plan of treatment for patient’s teeth and mouth tissues. Prepares charts and determines that most feasible plan for treatment. Maintains charts and treatment plans and completes required reports. (20%)
• Medication Management
  Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patient during procedure. Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. (15%)
• Patient Education
  Educates patients regarding preventative dentistry and oral hygiene. Advise and instruct patients regarding preventative dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services. (10%)
• Authorizes the manufacture of dental prosthetics by dental laboratories. (10%)
• Supervises and manages dental staff when appropriate. (10%)
• Refers patients for appropriate health care procedures with dental and medical health professionals. Communicates effectively and ensures loop closure with specialty referrals. (5%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience since completion of training required
• 1 year of experience in a leadership role preferred

Licenses:

• DDS/DMD-Dentist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, standard practices, and techniques of dentistry sufficient to be able to provide dental care and information regarding preventative dentistry and oral hygiene