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New Wave People
General Dentist
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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.
$153,382 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
M-F 7a - 3p .30 minute Unpaid Lunch Break No Holiday work, Overtime or travel required Free Parking Provided The Dentist 1 position is responsible for the dental care of all individuals in the facility. The Dentist 1 must be licensed to practice dentistry in New York State and perform a wide variety of activities related to restoring and maintaining individuals dental health in accordance with Article 133 of the Education Law. The Dentist 1 will function as a general dental practitioner, performing the full range of professional dental tasks in connection with restoring and maintaining dental health.
Duties:
Makes examinations of individuals' teeth and surrounding oral structures utilizing x-rays, mouth mirrors, and other diagnostic procedures and instruments to determine pathological or irregular conditions. Treat dental diseases, injuries and malfunctions of teeth and gums. Perform restoration of simple and compound cavities with such materials as cement and amalgam. Performs single and multiple extractions of teeth. Cleans teeth by scaling calculus. Treats teeth, mouth, and gum infections with appropriate drugs or by surgery. Maintains written records of individuals' dental treatment. Determines need for dental and prosthetic appliances by studying individuals' mouth to determine the type of restoration required; takes mouth impressions and bite registrations for crown jackets, dentures and bridges; tries temporary setups in individuals' mouth and fits and inserts the finished appliances. Advises individuals about dental health practices. Instructs and directs paraprofessional staff in the performance of auxiliary duties. May arrange for in-service training for the dental staff. When in charge of the dental program in a small facility, may prepare annual budget requests, order dental equipment and supplies, and supervise the regular maintenance of all dental equipment. Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner. Perform other reasonably related duties as required. New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). #HCIND123Benefits
- Dental Insurance