What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Dentist position at Mass General Brigham?
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Works in collaboration with dental staff for the provision of General Dentistry services at both North End Waterfront Health, NEW Health Charlestown and in the community as needed on a case-by-case basis.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct patient care:
- Patient care in all phases of general dentistry at N.E. Waterfront Health and NEW Health Charlestown
- Assists with supervision of all dental staff
- X-rays
- Hygiene
- Assist in hiring new dental staff
- Training of any new dental providers in North End Waterfront Health dental operations and type of dental care expected in the community in the North End and Charlestown
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited dental school
- Must have a degree in Dentistry with a DDS or DMD
Current licensure in Massachusetts
Current DEA and DPH Controlled Substance Registration Certificates mandatory
SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- General dentistry
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of general and children 's dentistry
- Knowledge of recent developments in techniques of prevention and treatment
- Knowledge of dental ethics and recent practices governing the dental care and treatment of patients in community dental programs
- Ability to perform minor oral surgery and treat infections of the teeth and mouth
- Ability to perform prosthetics, endodontics and crown and bridge work
- Ability to utilize dental charts, medical records and to write reports
- Ability to correlate dental conditions with systemic disorders
- Ability to work with physically, mentally or emotionally disturbed patients Knowledge of Italian/Spanish a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ambulatory health care setting
Schedule: Full-time Time of Day: Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Job