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Position Summary: Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures for children and teenagers. Examines patients to determine the nature of condition utilizing dental radiographs, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures. Directly supervises care performed by the pediatric dental residents; carries out its objectives in the provision of health care, education and outreach while participating in the community health program. Essential Functions of the Job: Cleans, restores, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical equipment. Treats soft hard tissues diseases of the oral cavity; performs surgery on oral tissues when necessary; renders prosthetic treatment when approved and indicated; designs and places orthodontic devices to correct minor malocclusion of teeth and renders all dental services to restore the oral health of the patient. Provided treatment in a clinical setting using behavior management techniques. Provide treatment in a clinical setting using oral conscious sedation (if provider holds an OCS permit). Provide comprehensive dental treatment in hospital operating room setting. Provides preventive dental services to patients, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth, and provides education in oral health and dental hygiene. Must have up-to-date knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of dental care. Must have up-to-date knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients/parents incorrect usage. Reviews patient's health history and be fully aware of unusual/severely medical complex health conditions, diagnoses and treatment to follow to be entered into patient's charts. Works closely with medical colleagues to form treatment plans/modalities for our medically complex patients. Consults with patients and advises them of their dental status, prescribes the treatment required, provides risks and alternatives and documents according to department, company, state, and federal agency guidelines. Also responsible for including the patient's financial responsibilities. Instructs and supervises and signs the charts of up to six or more pediatric dental residents a day (upwards of 30-40 patients per day). Participates in quality improvement activities. Participates in health centers and professional activities which define the delivery of dental health care services. Ensures that high quality care within the Dental Department is delivered in a caring patient centered manner within maximum efficiency. Able to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities. Additional Functions: Reports to and meets with the Associate Program Director/ Dental Director of San Diego Children's Dental Clinic (SDCDC) on a regular basis. Maintains employment with SY Health and has a faculty appointment with the educational partners for the Pediatric Dental Residency Program. Attends SY Health dental department meetings (when available). Attends monthly meetings after hours. Must maintain CEU's as required for license renewal. Job Requirements Experience Required: Preferred 2 years practicing as a Pediatric Dentist. Preferred 2 years supervising staff and Dental Providers. Education Required: D.D.S. or D.M.D. Graduate from an accredited school of dentistry. Completion of Dental Pediatric Residency from an accredited program. Public Health Education preferred. Certifications and Licenses Required: Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of California, current DEA License, BLS, and PALS. Preferred CA Oral Conscious Sedation Permit. Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: Bilingual helpful (English/Spanish). Good oral and written communication. Good communications skills with the public and employees. Patience and understanding toward others. Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job: Computer skills involving word processing, email, and dental management programs such as EPIC are preferable. Equipment Used: Dental operatory, laboratory, sterilization, and operating room equipment. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: You will be required to engage in prolonged, extensive, frequent, and repetitive standing, sitting, walking, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching, crouching, bending, and position changes to examine and service patients, which may involve getting into awkward positions to access patients' teeth. You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally. Moderate noise levels from dental drills and other lab equipment should be expected. Protective gear, including masks, safety glasses, and rubber gloves, is mandatory. Working in close quarters and near other people with little space between yourself and others is a necessity. Exposure to radiation, mercury, and anesthetic gases is a possibility. You may encounter contaminants, diseases, and infections while working with patients. Manual dexterity and mobility are crucial, including the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving, quickly move your hand, grasp and manipulate objects, and demonstrate exceptional hand-eye coordination, control, and finger dexterity to use dental implements for exams, mixing, placing materials on dental tools, products, and in mouths, and assemble very small objects. Occasional travel. May be required to work evenings and or Saturdays, and attend meetings outside clinic working hours. Will on occasion work at schools or WIC sites. Will work with blood and blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training on a yearly basis. Universal Requirements: Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.