General Dentist

Description

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.

Essential Job Duties and 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.

Job Profile:

Experience Required:

• · Minimum of three (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.

Physical Requirements:

• · Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• · Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• · May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• · On call requirements as part of a rotation if required.
• · Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
• · This position is unaccompanied.
• · US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• · Ability to obtain a DOS mandated clearance if one is required.
• · Must be able to relocate to Kaiserslautern, Germany for 3 months at a time.
• · A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Germany.

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.