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Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Lead Dentist, performs patient care, treatment planning and referrals.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Perform patient care, treatment planning and referrals for the pediatric and adolescent population (ages 0-18.)
• Provide dental care and services to patients, including examination, radiographs, preventative care, fillings, extractions, restorations, pulp therapy, crowns, and space maintainers
• Coordinate the implementation of dental functions in order to meet patient care needs and industry and agency standards
• Coach and mentor dental assistants at chair side to ensure the application of proper dental techniques and methods.
• Utilize training to appropriately manage behavioral issues based on the patient’s needs including behavioral guidance, stabilization techniques, nitrous oxide, and sedation.
• Others duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• A passion for our mission
• Commitment to safety and patient centered care
• High value for continuing education, quality, compassion, teamwork and fun!
• A valid license to practice dentistry in California
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Must be available to work some Saturdays
• Must LOVE working with children!

• Current CPR certification, proof of current TB test, Hepatitis Vaccine, and recent physical exam
• Computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Possession of up-to-date CPR certification and completion of yearly OSHA training

Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) but not required

• Experience working with children
• Experience with Dentrix and other database programs

About Dientes Community Dental Care

Dientes Community Dental is an award-winning, NHSC approved dental organization serving Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to create lasting oral health for the under-served children and adults of Santa Cruz County and neighboring communities. We are a non-profit organization that believes in providing top-notch, quality care for all patients regardless of income. We provide comprehensive dental services including specialty care, and serve over 11,000 children, adults and seniors with over 40,000 dental visits each year. Our philosophies value safety, quality, community, education and fun, all while striving to put our patients first.

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