Dentist 1 (NY HELPS)

Job Description

This Dentist 1 position is a direct service position that will be responsible for providing professional dental care for youth who are in custody of OCFS by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums. Dentist 1 will perform a full range of dental duties in connection with the treatment of dental diseases or dental health problems requiring corrective restorative or preventative measures as required by agency policy and procedures.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Clean teeth by scaling calculus.
• Conduct examinations of individuals teeth and surrounding oral structures utilizing x-rays, mouth mirrors and other diagnostic procedures and instruments to determine pathological or irregular conditions.
• Treat dental diseases, injuries and malfunctions of teeth and gums.
• Perform restoration of simple and compound cavities.
• Administer anesthetics.
• Perform oral surgery commensurate with professional qualifications.
• Perform extractions of teeth.
• Treat teeth, mouth and gum infections with appropriate drugs or by surgery.
• Maintain written records of individuals dental treatments.
• Advise individuals about dental health practices.
• Instruct and direct paraprofessional dental staff in the performance of auxiliary duties.
• Provide general supervision for licensed dental hygienists to conduct their scope of practice duties.
*During the next 2-3-year period, youth placed at the Finger Lakes Residential Center (Tompkins County) will be transported to MacCormick Secure Center due to dental suite renovations. Upon completion of the renovations project at Finger Lakes, the candidate will travel to the Finger Lakes Dental Clinic, likely 2days per week which will result in the travel percentage being 40% .Additional duties and travel expectations to be discussed in detail at interview.

Minimum Qualifications:
Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). *Possession of a license and current registration to practice dentistry in New York State. Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.

Requirements

Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). *Possession of a license and current registration to practice dentistry in New York State. Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.