Dentist 2 - Community Dental Services
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- Healthcare
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- Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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- Apr 15, 2024 Post Date
- Under general supervision, diagnoses, treats, prevents and controls disorders of the teeth and mouth including gums and related oral structures.
- May treat diseases of nerve, pulp and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth.
- Advises and instructs patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
- Designs, makes, and fits prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians.
- Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
- Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
- Fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials. Formulates plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
- Supervises and plans workload of support staff. Uses air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements. Uses masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
- Writes prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience AND current Georgia license to practice dentistry.
