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DENTIST

Dental Director

April 12, 2013

6/12/14; 2/2/22

Dental

Exempt

Basic Function: To fulfill mission of center by providing comprehensive dental care where the needs of the

patient are always the primary concern. Provides comprehensive general dental care to a wide variety of patients

in a quality oriented, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to deliver high quality dental care in a clinical setting.

2. Ability to deliver high quality general dental care to a diverse patient population according to the following

five life cycles: (a) prenatal, (b) pediatric, (c) adolescent, (d) adult, and (e) geriatric.

3. Interest in fostering the dentist-patient relationships and motivating patient cooperation towards the delivery

and acceptance of dental care.

4. Ability and evidence of competence in general office procedures.

5. Ability to employ the SOAP format or equivalent of recording patient treatment in the dental chart.

6. Ability to deliver dental care which is considered reasonable, prudent, and within the abilities of a general

dentist; to include, but not limited to, the following procedures:

a) Diagnostic- Comprehensive, periodic and limited examination and the use of all adjuncts (i.e., x-rays,

diagnostic casts, etc.) in delivering both regular an emergency care.

b) Preventive- dental prophylaxis plus topical application of fluorides, oral hygiene instruction,

application of sealants and the construction of space maintainers.

c) Restorative- amalgams, composite resins, crowns, stainless steel crowns, post and core build-ups.

d) Endodontic- root canal therapy on anterior, bicuspid and molar teeth.

e) Periodontics- root planning and diagnosis of periodontal conditions; limited surgical procedures.

f) Removable Prosthodontics- the construction of full and partial dentures, relines, and repairs.

g) Fixed Prosthodontics- the construction of crowns and bridges.

h) Oral Surgery- simple extractions. Limited surgical procedures (i.e. root recovery, soft tissue

impactions, alveoloplasty).

i) Adjunctive Services N20 sedation, fabrication of occlusal night guards.

7. All dentists will participate in the Center Quality Assurance program including peer reviews.

8. Maintain and poses a current license to preform Dentistry in Arizona, including required continued education.

9. Complies with CHC Standards of Conduct, Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance.

Secondary Functions:

1. Strive to produce, in a cost-effective and quality- oriented way, the following production goals:

2. \$1,500 gross production per day minimum

3. Strive to accomplish Canyonlands goals as set forth. (See 10 Keys to dental sustainability protocol).

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4. To work during the clinical sessions as assigned by the Dental Director and be prepared to begin work during

these clinical sessions in a punctual manner.

5. To supervise and work in a professional, cooperative, and congenial manner with the dental auxiliary staff

(i.e. hygienist, dental assistants, and dental receptionist)

6. To complete the administrative duties associated with the practice of dentistry including the writing of patient

treatment, i.e. progress notes in SOAP format or equivalent writing and follow-up of patient referrals, patient

lab cases, answer patient telephone calls regarding treatment and ensuring the accuracy of treatment plans

submitted to insurance plans for preauthorization.

7. To complete all continuing education hours required by the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX)

guidelines and submit proof and documentation as requ sted.

8. To attend all staff meetings as required.

9. To be available for consultation with the Centers Medical Staff regarding patient dental problems.

10. Take emergency on-call duties if required according to the emergency on-call policy.

11. Maintains satisfactory or better on annual evaluations.

12. Use PPE as appropriate.

13. Understands role in Disaster Plan and that safety is a condition of employment.

14. Follows CHCs policies and procedures.

15. Serves on various CHC and community committees as required/requested.

16. Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as appropriate to ensure skills and knowledge remains current.

17. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ability to perform each essential func