Dentist

				Overview:

Diagnose and treat problem with a patient's teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.

Responsibilities:

* Evaluate the current health and condition of their patient's teeth to determine diagnosis of dental condition, if any
* Inform patients on how to prevent dental problems and keep their teeth and mouth as healthy as possible
* Complete treatment on affected gums, decayed and fractured teeth, and perform tooth removal for cases where there are high levels of decay
* Consider treatment methods and explain the options with the patient to determine which works best for them based on their situation
* Keep all equipment functional and clean
* Maintain dental files for all patients
* Monitor and evaluate any x-ray images for any part of the patient's oral cavity
* Refer patients to orthodontists or other dental specialist for more advanced procedures and care.
* Performs other tasks as requested.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Graduate of accredited dental program. Degrees may include the DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine).

Experience:

* No experience in practice but must have completed residency programs. Prefer at least one (1) year experience in health care facility dental practice or private practice.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Good customer service skills.

Licenses, Certifications:

* Must have passed the National Board Dental Examination and meet license requirements to practice in NY State. 

Physical Requirements:

* Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.  
* Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center