Job Overview
The General Dentist is a key member of the healthcare team, responsible for delivering quality patient care and contributing to efficient and cost-effective healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Examine patients, diagnose dental/oral conditions, prescribe and carry out treatment, or direct others in carrying out appropriate dental/oral treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
* Record patient-dentist transactions accurately and completely, reflecting the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided.
* Educate individuals on oral health-related conditions and promote general oral health disease prevention.
* Serve on dental staff committees as assigned.
* Prepare reports for the Chief Dental Officer.
* Assist in continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of community health center staff as needed.
* Design, develop, and implement dental department policies, protocols, and procedures directed by the Dental Director.
* Participate in short- and long-term program planning for the Dental Department and agency.