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Estimated Pay $50 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Dillwyn, Virginia

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Job Description
Overview
The Dentist operates a Dentist Office Practice and will be a member of the Mobile Dental Unit, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the Dentist’s base facility. Must be willing to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Primary duties include providing routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders with assistance from Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s).
  • The Dentist supervises Dental Assistant(s) and provides clinical supervision for Dental Hygienist(s).
  • Performs routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections and diseases; takes necessary x-rays; performs fillings and extractions as warranted.
  • Diagnoses and develops treatment plans for patients.
  • Responsible for the full range of dental care and education provided to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injury, and deformities of the oral cavity.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have a degree in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA). Other dental schools are acceptable provided the education and knowledge acquired was substantially equivalent to that of graduates from an ADA-approved school.
  • Licensed to practice Dentistry in Virginia. Controlled Substances Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose and treat oral health issues and inform patients on preventative care and treatment.
  • Must be willing to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites.
  • Ability to diagnose conditions using advanced technologies including radiography and computer-generated imaging.
  • Experience with restoration and replacement of teeth damaged from decay, trauma, or disease.
  • Working knowledge of general dentistry.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prefer previous supervisory experience or work experience training and supervising dental staff.
  • Prefer experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting.
Benefits
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Family & Personal Time
  • Sick Time
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Telework & Alternate Work Schedules
  • Affordable Health Insurance
  • Flexible Benefits Program (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Free Basic Group Life Insurance
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Health, Wellness, & Preventative Service Programs
  • Shared Savings Program

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Posting ID: 934357510 Posted: 2024-05-06 Job Title: Dentist
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