Dentist - Detention Center
- Contractor
DENTIST
About Us:
We are a leading health services provider dedicated to offering compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals in detention facilities. Our goal is to ensure that all detainees receive the highest standard of medical care, respecting their dignity and rights. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for our staff and the populations we serve.
Job Description:
We seek a Part Time Dentist to join our healthcare team at a detention center. This role involves providing high-quality dental care to detainees, managing various medical conditions, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that all health needs are met promptly and professionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Examine patients’ medical records
- Prepare patients for treatment (e.g. by applying oral sedation or anesthesia)
- Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
- Clean teeth and remove plaque
- Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
- Design and fit dental prosthetics, such as bridges, crowns and dentures
- Apply teeth-whitening treatments
- Conduct tooth extractions and root canal procedures
- Perform surgeries on diseased tissues and bones
- Prescribe medication as needed
- Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use
- Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g. by scheduling regular check-ups)
Qualifications:
- Work experience as a Dentist
- In-depth understanding of dental hygiene
- Experience with dental equipment and tools
- Experience with surgeries and teeth extractions
- A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
- Attention to detail
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession
Reserve Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Reserve Health
Gastonia, NCIndustry
Healthcare
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