General Dentist

Company: Brown County Oral Health Partnership
Location: Green Bay
Posted on: April 23, 2024

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled dentist to assist our patients in achieving optimum oral health at our busy clinics. The ideal applicant should have the experience, current licensure in good standing, caring bedside manner, and effective communication skills. Our modern and updated facility uses state-of-the-art technology, and our approach to patient care ensures patient safety and satisfaction. We offer a range of benefits, a highly trained clinical staff, and a support staff to help you stay focused on providing high-quality dentistry. We invite you to apply today.

Responsibilities:

--- Show patients how to use recommended devices for orthodontics and dental appliances, such as retainers and dentures and educate on the importance of good oral hygiene
--- Examine the patients' teeth thoroughly using diagnostic tools, procedures, and instruments to spot signs of dental diseases and determine the overall state of dental health
--- Coordinate and perform preventive dental care treatments such as sealants, x-rays, flossing, fillings, and fluoride applications, and cosmetic dental services such as whitening when indicated
--- Oversee associate dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff, and communicate with support staff regarding patient care plans
--- Issue referral for the client to dental specialists, such as pediatric dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, and periodontists when appropriate
Dentists at OHP complete comprehensive general dental care for children from birth to age 19, including preventive and restorative services. These services include:
Diagnostic
--- Comprehensive and periodic exams
--- Radiographs and radiograph interpretation
--- Risk assessment
--- Treatment planning
--- Referrals to specialists as needed
--- Complete hygiene exams
--- Head start screenings
--- Tele-dentistry appointments and screenings
--- School-based team exams and radiographic interpretation

Preventative
--- Prophylaxis and scaling
--- Fluoride treatment
--- Oral hygiene instructions
--- Nutrition counseling
--- Anticipatory guidance
--- Sealants

Non-operative dentistry
--- Silver diamine fluoride treatment
--- Protective restorations
--- Sedative fillings

Restorative
--- Stainless steel crowns
--- Resin fillings
--- Amalgam fillings
--- Pulp therapy (pulpotomy, pulpectomy, partial pulpotomy, indirect pulp therapy, etc.)
--- Primary tooth anterior crowns
--- Hall technique crowns

Oral Surgery
--- Simple extractions
--- Trauma exams, follow-up, and treatment during clinic hours

Qualifications:

--- Strong bedside manner and great communication skills are necessary
--- Relevant knowledge of dental standards and guidelines, public health standards, and dental medicine trends and advances is an asset
--- State license that is current, unrestricted, and in good standing
--- Computer proficiency is desired
--- CPR, BLS, and NPI certifications are required
--- Compassion for underserved populations

About Company:
Brown County Oral Health Partnership, OHP, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing comprehensive dental services and education to Brown County children from birth to age 19 who are uninsured and with limited resources, or medical assistance without access to a provider. OHP's team of paid, licensed dental professionals treat more than 12,000 patients annually. Typical services include exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fluoride varnishes, fillings, and education. OHP operates multiple clinics, a traveling school-based program, and a hospital services partnership for children needing advanced care. Without OHP, most of these children would not have access to dental care.

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