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Description
Job Purpose
As a licensed dentist, an oral surgeon treats conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.
• Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting the patient, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures.
• Perform removal of diseased and impacted teeth.
• Place implants used to replace missing teeth.
• Administer anesthesia services.
• Provide preventive dental services and education in oral and dental hygiene.
• Supervise office staff, including hygienists, dental assistants, receptionists and other office staff.
• Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed.
• Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and routine office meetings.
• All other duties and responsibilities allowed under applicable state laws and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Commitment to quality patient care and enjoy educating patients on dental health.
Effective communication skills; demonstrates professional and courteous demeanor with patients.
Qualifications (Experience, Education, Licensure, Certification) DDS or DMD degree, licensed in state in which practicing or have the ability to obtain licensure upon graduation.
Completion of an oral surgery residency program.
Current Advance Life Support (ALS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Working Conditions
Oral Surgeons work in areas that are highly visible and designed and furnished to make a good impression. Most work stations are clean, well-lighted, and relatively quiet. Work is sedentary in nature.
Worksite address
killeen, TX, 76542, US
Who can apply
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