Full Time Dentist

Permanent Dentist Job

Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

• Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures
• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment
• Evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments
• Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue
• Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services
• Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services
• Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials
• Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications
• Analyze and evaluate dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease
• Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal using dental instruments
• Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions using dental instruments
• Perform oral and periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth
• Remove diseased tissue using surgical instruments
• Apply fluoride and sealants to teeth
• Manage business, employ and supervise staff, and handle paperwork and insurance claims
• Bleach, clean, or polishing teeth to restore natural color
• Plan, organize, and maintain dental health programs
• Extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth
• Manage business, hire and supervise staff, and handle paperwork and insurance claims
• Oversee a variety of administrative tasks, including bookkeeping and buying of equipment and supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Health or related field preferred
• Dental license required
• Current CPR certification required
• X-Ray license required
• Minimum of six months experience as a Dentist
• College coursework of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Accounting, Medicine, Dentistry, and Psychology required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or working knowledge of Spanish preferred
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.)  
• Administration and management knowledge of business and management principles 
• Effective listening skills; excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Effective time management skills
• Possess accurate control precision using selective equipment