Princess Dental Staffing
General Dentist - Pediatric Focus - Crescent Community Health Center - Dubuque, IA
Permanent Dentist Job in Crescent Community Health Center
Job Purpose: Performs professional, high quality dental care, preventive care, and restorative care to pediatric patients under the age of 15 with maximum concern for client comfort, treatment, and respect. Key Responsibilities: Perform oral examinations using x-ray and other special equipment to assess dental health. Diagnose and treat dental and oral diseases, ensuring the highest standards of care. Execute restorations, extractions, prophylactic, and other dental work as indicated. Maintain thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general and pediatric dentistry. Utilize electronic dental records and other computer software efficiently for patient management. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to ensure a comfortable and respectful environment for pediatric patients. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients. Stay updated with the latest advancements in pediatric dentistry to provide cutting-edge treatment options. Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations in all dental procedures. Required Education: Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree, a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, or equivalent degree; graduate from an accredited school of dentistry. Required Experience: At least five years of experience as a general dentist. At least two years of experience working with pediatric patients. Preferred Experience: Able to qualify for a faculty appointment with NYU Langone Dental Medicine. Required Skills and Abilities: Must be able to use electronic dental records and other computer software. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general and pediatric dentistry. Proficiency in performing oral examinations using x-ray and other special equipment. Ability to diagnose and treat dental and oral diseases. Competency in performing restorations, extractions, prophylactic, and other dental work as indicated. Commitment to providing high-quality dental care, preventive care, and restorative care to pediatric patients under the age of 15 with maximum concern for client comfort, treatment, and respect.
