The role of the Dentist is to diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures. Examines patient to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures. Cleans, fills, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements. Provides preventive dental services to patients, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth, as well as education in oral and dental hygiene.

• Treats patients of Hospital and its designated sites in a diligent, knowledgeable and skillful manner in accordance with currently acceptable standards of practice in his/her professional specialty, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and accrediting body standards.
• Treats patients of SCH and its designated sites in a diligent, knowledgeable and skillful manner in accordance with acceptable standards of practice in his/her professional specialty, applicable state and federal laws, and accrediting body standards.
• Consults with other dentists or physicians concerning matters outside his/her professional specialty.
• Serves as preceptor for residents in the Advanced General Dentistry residency program as requested by SCH in matters within Dentist’s professional specialty.
• Performs the duties specified herein at SCH or at other designated sites provided by the hospital.
• Complies with all policies, rules and regulations of SCH which are applicable to his/her duties.
• Shall actively support and participate in performance improvement to achieve excellent patient outcomes, customer satisfaction, team work, patient safety and deficient utilization of medical center outcomes.
• Maintains membership in good standing on the Medical Staff of SCH, maintains unrestricted licensure to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, maintains Board Certification in dentistry and attends staff conferences, committee and service meetings and shall comply with the constitution, bylaws, policies and procedures, and rules and regulations promulgated by the Medial Staff of SCH.

Education:

Doctor of Medical Dentistry.

Experience:

As required for certification by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.

Licensure/Certification:

Certification in BLS, ACLS, licensed to practice dentistry in Kentucky.

BLS AHA-ACLS ATLS PALS ALSO NRP

Physical/Work Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate effectively. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.