Per Diem Dentist at Avenue360 Health and Wellness – Houston, Texas

About Avenue360 Health and Wellness

Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.

Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.

Our Values PACT

• We take PRIDE in our work.
• We have a positive ATTITUDE.
• We are CURIOUS.
• We are COMMITTED.
• We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
• We are a TEAM.
• We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE

About the role

• It is the role of the Dentist to diagnose, treat and advise our patients on various dental issues.

What you'll do

• 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
• Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
• 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

• A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
• Experience working with diverse communities preferred
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession
• BLS Certification required.
• Additional training and certification in pediatric dental preferred but not required

Continuing Education and Training Requirements

• Participates in training required by the funding source and/or required by licensing board.