General Dentist

Overall Purpose of Job

This role will be responsible for providing dental care that includes examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning, operative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and pediatric dentistry. Dental Services may also include writing prescription of medications, providing dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, dental sealants, oral hygiene instructions to include caries etiology and nutritional counselling.  Primary duty will be providing dental coverage for dental emergencies.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth, along with giving advice and administering care to help prevent future problems.
• Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care.
• Remove tooth decay, fill cavities, examine x-rays, straighten teeth, perform extractions, and repair fractured teeth.
• Perform limited corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases.
• Administer anaesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. 
• Provide dental and community outreach programs, including school visits, community health fairs, and wellness programs.
• Propose metrics that incorporate dental health with nutritional health and physical and spiritual well-being.

Experience Required

• Minimum of five (3) years of general dentistry experience
   

Education Required

• Current and unrestricted license or authorizing document from any US State, District of Columbia or US Territory to provide healthcare within scope of practice.
• Degree in Doctor of Medical in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Surgery.
• Board certification.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Other Special Requirements

• US Citizen
• Must be able to relocate to site for duration of the contract. 
• Pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Check

Additional Information

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform.
The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.