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Perform dental assessment of students who have signed consents to participate in the dental screening and possible dental sealant applicationsDiagnose children with any urgent dental problems requiring dental referral Order dental sealants for eligible students once examination is completedOversee the application of the dental sealants for proper techniques to assure quality controlMonitor the billing for dental services (limited examination and sealant application) for those students who receive servicesReview and sign data collected at each school siteReport to Senior Practice Director any concerns or suggestions for improvement in the dental sealant program processCommunicate with Hawaii Keiki Administration and Senior Practice Director for scheduling requests for dental sealant daysComply with all legal requirements and company policiesPerform all other duties as assigned
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University of Hawaii Cancer Center
Dentist (On-Call, Hilo Area)
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What they do
A Dentist diagnoses and treats problems of the teeth, gums, and mouth, and helps patients maintain oral health. May work as a general practitioner, handling a variety of patient needs.
$154,085 / year median in Hawaii
+23% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Dentist assumes responsibility for providing limited safe dental screening and preventative treatment to children. This includes screenings and ordering of dental sealants and supervising the care provided by the dental hygienist and/or dental hygiene students. Follows established dental standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to dental and other staff. To learn more about the Hawaii Keiki Program, please visit https://nursing.hawaii.edu/hawaii-keiki/LOCATION:
Hilo Area (various sites)ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND
FUNCTIONSAssist in the development and edits to the dental sealant policy and procedure manualAssist with and make recommendations for equipment required for dental sealant programProvide supervision to dental hygienists during scheduled dental sealant days scheduled at Department of Education Schools in Hawaii.Perform dental assessment of students who have signed consents to participate in the dental screening and possible dental sealant applicationsDiagnose children with any urgent dental problems requiring dental referral Order dental sealants for eligible students once examination is completedOversee the application of the dental sealants for proper techniques to assure quality controlMonitor the billing for dental services (limited examination and sealant application) for those students who receive servicesReview and sign data collected at each school siteReport to Senior Practice Director any concerns or suggestions for improvement in the dental sealant program processCommunicate with Hawaii Keiki Administration and Senior Practice Director for scheduling requests for dental sealant daysComply with all legal requirements and company policiesPerform all other duties as assigned