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General Dentist
Sun River Health - Poughkeepsie, NY
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The General Dentist position at Sun River Health involves providing comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages in a community health setting. The role focuses on preventive and restorative dental services, including check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and more complex procedures like root canal therapy. The dentist will work closely with a team of dental hygienists and assistants to ensure personalized care for each patient, while also contributing to the overall mission of serving medically underserved populations in New York.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental care including check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and restorative procedures.
- Develop and implement personalized care plans for patients based on their individual health needs.
- Perform dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, root canal therapy, and extractions.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with dental hygienists and assistants to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Educate patients on oral health and preventive care practices.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Dentistry (DDS or DMD).
- Strong background in surgery and general dentistry.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing care plans.
- Excellent knowledge of dental terminology and medical documentation.
- Experience in patient assessment and providing patient care.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical records management.
- Skilled in dental extractions, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
- Ability to work with dental fabrication and office procedures.
- Knowledge of dental software such as Epic, Eaglesoft, and Dentrix.
- Experience in pediatric dentistry and working with pediatric patients.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in community health settings.
- Bilingual skills to communicate with diverse patient populations.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
