Full-Time
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Utah Navajo Health System
No salary listed
Kayenta, AZ, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited US dental school.
- Documents required: Diploma, Copy of Utah State Dentist licensure, Copy of DEA Registration
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Ability to learn and teach other people about dental conditions.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients’ medical records
- Prepare patients for treatment (e.g. by applying oral sedation or anesthesia)
- Check teeth, gingiva, and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
- Clean teeth, including scaling and root planing
- Identify tooth decay and replace decay with restorations
- Design and fit dental prosthetics, such as bridges, crowns and dentures
- Apply teeth-whitening treatments
- Perform tooth extractions and root canal procedures
- Prescribe medication as needed
- Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use
- Promote good oral health and preventive dental care
- All tasks, projects, or duties reasonably necessary for the effective and efficient provision of dental care for UNHS dental patients, as well as the effective and efficient operation of UNHS’s dental department
- Educate dental staff in an effort to improve techniques and practices
- Any other tasks, projects, or duties that are requested by the Employee’s supervisor or other UNHS management or administration that is at all reasonably related to UNHS and/or the Employee’s employment with UNHS.
Desired Qualifications
- Completion of a GPR or AEGD residency is preferred
- None other listed