About this opportunity

Katy Trail Community Health lists this General Dentist- Warsaw opportunity in warsaw, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Katy Trail Community Health is seeking a General Dentist that will provide primary comprehensive and emergency oral health services to health center patients. The dentist assumes responsibility for quality of oral health services rendered to patients. This position assures alliance of organization mission with oral health needs of the underserved members of the community. The dentist must comply with KTCH's policies and procedures regarding immunization, personnel, infection control, confidentiality, drug-free workplace and other applicable polices.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Diagnostics, including oral screenings and caries risk assessment, radiographic procedures, and treatment planning.

Preventive care, including sealants, oral prophylaxis, fluoride varnish, and caries management

Emergency care, including palliative and definitive treatment for dental emergencies

Restorative care, including minimally invasive and traditional restoratives, oral surgery, and endodontics

Rehabilitative care, including fixed prosthetics and removable prosthetics

Maintains patient's record of treatment. Responsible for complete and thorough clinical chart record keeping in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Active engagement and participation in quality improvement of the oral health of patients

Collaboration with other members of the care team and specialists to ensure best care to each patient.

Provides inpatient dental services within scope of training and ability.

Serves in rotation for after-hours call system.

Performs other duties as assigned which are appropriate for position quality care improvement, and program requirements

Excellent attendance record