Dentist opening in Oberlin, LA
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Oberlin, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/29/24
Dentist opening in Louisiana
- Located in Oberlin, LA; 45m to Lake Charles, LA
- Full-time, permanent position
Position Details:
- Conduct dental examinations for patients seeking care
- Diagnose dental conditions and prescribe appropriate therapy
- Carry out or supervise therapy as necessary
- Refer individuals for specialty consultation or care as needed
- Educate individuals on oral health conditions, general health promotion, and prevention of oral disease
- Maintain accurate patient-dentist transaction records in medical/dental records
- Participate in medical/dental staff meetings and quality assurance programs
- Assist in providing continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation for center staff
- Provide technical assistance and health education to the community
- Work under the general supervision of the Dental Director
- Perform clinical work with definitive quality evaluated through the Quality Assurance Program
- Handle a variety of dental medicine tasks including education, prevention, cure, and rehabilitation
- Utilize various dental materials, equipment, and radiation in dental procedures
- Purpose of patient contact: Educate, influence, and motivate individuals to accept recommended medical/dental therapies
Requirements:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from an approved school of dentistry
- Licensed in the state of Louisiana
- This role requires a skilled dentist capable of providing comprehensive dental care, contributing to staff training and education, and engaging with the community to promote oral health.