Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Lead Dentist, performs patient care, treatment planning and referrals.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation of dental functions to meet patient care needs and industry and agency standards
• Appraises patient dental needs and correctional methods.
• Provides dental services to patients, including the application of fillings, extractions, x-rays, restorations, surgery, and dental prostheses, as appropriate, and diagnoses and treats oral lesions.
• Reviews rules and standards and may recommend changes in departmental policies and procedures, as appropriate.
• Supervises dental assistants at chair side to ensure the application of proper dental techniques and methods.
• Maintains patient records in chart of all dental services rendered.
• Attends doctor’s meetings.
• Consults with patient physician where appropriate.
• Complete periodic chart reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Qualifications, and/or Experience

• Must possess a valid and unencumbered dental license from the Dental Board of California
• Significant experience with surgery and dental prosthetics preferred
• Must be available to work most Saturdays.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to be creative, well-organized, detail oriented, flexible and self-starting.
• A compassionate style of management and commitment to develop team

About Dientes Community Dental Care

Dientes Community Dental is an award-winning, NHSC approved dental organization serving Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to create lasting oral health for the under-served children and adults of Santa Cruz County and neighboring communities. We are a non-profit organization that believes in providing top-notch, quality care for all patients regardless of income. We provide comprehensive dental services including specialty care, and serve over 11,000 children, adults and seniors with over 40,000 dental visits each year. Our philosophies value safety, quality, community, education and fun, all while striving to put our patients first.

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