Dentist

Under general supervision of the Chief Dental Officer performs all duties of Asian Health Services Staff Dentist.

• Practices all aspects of general dentistry including
• a. Preventive care
• b. Diagnosis
• c. Restorative dentistry
• d. Oral surgery
• e. Pediatric dentistry
• f. Periodontics
• g. Endodontics
• h. Prosthodontics
• i. Pedodontics

• Performs oral examinations and interprets X-rays
• Provides various treatment procedures including treatment of mouth diseases, prophylactic procedures, restorations, and other treatment.
• Takes impressions, orders dentures and fits and adjusts dentures.
• Provide instructions for oral hygiene and dental care.
• Make orthodontic referral recommendation when necessary.
• Maintain complete and legible records of treatment and initials or signs all chart entries
• Follow clinic protocols; assist in establishing and enforcing various protocols, maintaining high quality of service, and complying with OSHA guidelines and AHS health and safety measures.
• Assist in providing orientation and in-service training to other dental staff as requested and when appropriate.
• Takes the lead in observing professional ethics and standards of work and service.
• Maintain effective working relationship with patients, dental staff, and other agency personnel.
• Participate in community outreach activities as appropriate.
• Attend all required staff meetings.
• Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency.

• Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among clients and staff.
• Enforces clinic policies and procedures, including maintenance of client confidentiality under HIPAA privacy rules, to ensure that the principles of AHS are implemented.

• Plays an active role in planning organization-wide activities such as AHS general membership meetings, fundraisers, special clinic days and other events.
• Participates in general membership meetings, fundraisers and other public events, as required.
• Participates in outreach activities, agency advocacy, and serves on ad hoc committees, as requested.
• Attends AHS staff retreats and Board of Directors meetings, as required.
• Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency.

• Minimum one-year professional experience
• Must meet all CME requirements of the State of California

• Master’s degree (M.A.) preferred, with a minimum one years’ medical office experience incomparable.
• Valid California Driver’s License, insurance, and ability to travel as required to perform duties

• Valid California license
• Current DEA registrations
• Current CPR certification

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 100 lbs (on wheels), must have vision adequate to read X-rays, charts, and other clinic documents, must have high manual dexterity.m, must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat and sit, stand and twist/turn, and may be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases.