Dentist

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Administers local anesthesia routinely and may utilize analgesia and medications when indicated.

• Exposes and interprets intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs of the head, neck and face that pertain to oral health; utilizes this information to formulate diagnosis and treatment plan.

• Performs oral surgical procedures to include the removal of teeth, foreign bodies and anomalies from the oral cavity.

• Performs biomechanical services to remove and control infections and to restore form and function to the complete masticatory organ.

• Treats local dental diseases and oral manifestations of systemic disease reflected in oral tissues.

• Recognizes limitations and requests consultation when examination reveals symptoms indicative of disease processes requiring treatment beyond the capabilities of the practitioner. Conversely serves as a consultant when the skill and training of a dentist may be required to render total patient care.

• Is responsible for recording all pertinent data in medical and dental records accurately and promptly; completes in an accurate manner any other reporting forms that may be utilized by the agency.

• Acts and functions in a professional manner at all times and utilizes knowledge of ethics in the rendering of treatment.

• May accomplish responsibilities associated with planning, implementation and evaluation of a structured dental health program designed to meet the needs of the community.

• Provides after hours call per shared schedule and documents calls in patient record.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

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Qualifications:

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• Requires a DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accepted by the American Dental Association.

• Requires possession of a current, valid license to practice dentistry in Illinois. 

• One year of experience in the field of clinical dentistry is desirable.

• Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and patients. 

• Requires ability to exercise professional judgment in the oral health care of patients.

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cover letter and resume via email or mail to:

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Cathy Anderson

Dental Practice Administrator

PO Box 198

Oquawka, IL 61469

canderson@eagleviewhealth.org