Dentist Volunteer

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* Looking for Volunteers in both Portland, OR and Seattle, WA metro areas

Position Summary:

• Fulfill the role of a DDS or DMD on a volunteer basis on board a Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Clinic
• Provide excellent free dental care to low income and underserved individuals lacking dental insurance, means to pay for care themselves or reasonable access to need ed dental care
• Be compassionate, understanding and respectful to members of our target population

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, treat and prevent oral health conditions
• Examine and diagnose radiographs
• Properly PARQ each patient - explain treatment options, risks, and answer any questions the patient has, allowing patient autonomy
• Remove decay, fill cavities, extract teeth
• Administer a nesthetics, provide prescriptions for antibiotics and other medicine (when appropriate )
• Provide instruction on diet, brushing , flossing, use of fluoride and other aspects of dental care
• Use chart note templates in Open Dental software to complete chart notes for each patient

Other Duties:

• Will be expected to work with assistants and staff that may be unfamiliar to them
• Must be able to volunteer during hours that meet the needs of the program
• Must be willing to see most patients on a one-time "chief complaint" need basis as opposed to treatment planning /comprehensive care
• May occasionally participate in sealant, oral surgery or other specialty clinics according to expertise and preference
• Protect patient health information in compliance with HIPAA laws

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Current p rofessional l icense (DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school) in good standing for the state of practice at a Mobile Dental Clinic .
• DEA License a bonus
• Professional Liability Insurance

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Mobile Dental Vans are fully equipped and stocked with current dental equipment, supplies and instruments
• Open Dental and Dentrix software

Physical Demands:

• Typical of practice in a dental office in a somewhat limited , but adequate work space
• Prolonged sitting, standing.
• Must be able to communicate with patients/staff/volunteers effectively.
• Manual dexterity is required to carry out treatment.
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, chemical/respiratory hazards, PPE is required .