Dentist

Job Description

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This is the full performance level of dentistry work providing comprehensive dental care and managing a dental clinic.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Performs dental examinations of teeth and surrounding tissue utilizing x-rays and medical history records to determine dental treatment needs.

Provides dental services including but not limited to cleaning, scaling, bonding, fillings, extractions, restorations, oral surgery, pulp therapy for root canal treatment, simple bridgework, crown work, partial dentures, and installs space maintainers and prepares procedures for orthodontic appliances.

Prescribes and dispenses medication as required.

Administers local anesthesia, analgesia and sedation.

Supervises, trains and evaluates clinic staff.

Writes statistical and/or evaluative reports.

Provides emergency dental services to members of the community.