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Oakpoint - Columbia

General Dentist

Oakpoint - Columbia, West Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29172


Description

We are seeking a skilled dentist to assist our clients in achieving optimum oral health at our busy practice. The ideal applicant should have the experience, current licensure in good standing, caring bedside manner, and effective communication skills. Our modern and updated facility uses state of the art technology, and our approach to patient care ensures client safety and satisfaction. We offer a range of benefits, a highly trained clinical staff, and a support staff to help you stay focused on providing high-quality dentistry. We invite you to apply today.

Responsibilities

•Diagnose oral diseases and provide appropriate treatment for common dental problems including cleanings, root canals, surgical extractions, and restoration •Supervise dental assistants, dental hygienists, associate dentists, and administrative staff, and communicate with support staff regarding patient care plans •Assess the patients' overall dental health and look for presence of dental diseases, by thoroughly examining the patients' teeth using diagnostic tools, procedures, and instruments •Seek consultation with dental specialists, such as pediatric dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, or periodontists when appropriate •Implement and coordinate preventive dental care treatments such as flossing, fillings, sealants, x-rays, and fluoride applications, and cosmetic dental services such as whitening when indicated

Qualifications

•Years of experience working with restorative cases & surgical procedures •Two years of dentistry experience in clinical or private practice is required •A Doctor of Dental Surgery/DDS or Doctor of Dental Medicine/ DMD degree from an ADA accredited dental school, and a Bachelor's degree are required •Relevant knowledge of dental standards and guidelines, public health standards, and dental medicine trends and advances is an asset •CPR, BLS, and NPI certifications are required •State license that is current, unrestricted, and in good standing