The purpose of this classification is to diagnose dental disease, injuries, malformations of the teeth and gums and provide essential dental services, including preventative, restorative, and emergency services to the community.

Essential Functions

The Dentist is responsible for the following essential functions:

Views assignment board and obtains patient assignment

Reviews medical/dental history chart of assigned patient

Consults with dental assistant for any additional updated information related to patient

Determines if any pre-exam medications are to be administered (SBE)

Interviews, examines, and discusses exam findings with patient

Orders X-rays, if necessary, reviews x-rays

Informs patient of recommended treatment procedure, obtains patient consent for treatment

Administers appropriate pre-procedural medication, including topical anesthetic, through oral swabbing and/or injection

Completes recommended procedure

Provides appropriate post-procedural medication, if necessary

Directs dental assistant in various aspects of patient treatment

Provides post-procedural instruction to patient

Discusses comprehensive treatment plans with patient, within the departmental guidelines, which meet patient’s needs

Records all pertinent information in a clear, concise, and professional manner in patient chart

Completes all necessary paperwork for each patient visit and dismisses patient

Performs dental exams/screenings in clinic and in outreach in school-based setting, utilizing portable equipment, record findings and complete appropriate assessment forms

Attends seminars and continuing education courses as required for licensure or by employer

Provides appropriate referrals as needed

Required to see patients until all patients have been treated, dismissed and exited the clinic

Assists dental assistants with various aspects of their identified job duties

Performs student evaluations as required

Assists in evaluation of auxiliary staff

All duties are completed in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, and procedural guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Health, Tennessee Dental Practice Act, Tennessee Code Annotated, American Dental Association, OSHA, TOSHA, CDC, and Knox County Health Department

Doctoral Degree in Dental Sciences required, with one (1) year of clinical practice experience in dentistry

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Tennessee dental license and unrestricted DEA registration/certification

Must obtain or possess a current CPR certification

Specialized Knowledge

Ability to use foot controlled and hand controlled equipment, dental tools including small instruments, handles, drills, fluid extractors, water dispenser, suction tools, latex or non-latex gloves, writing utensils, x-ray equipment, (hand held) x-ray developer, enlarger, autoclave sanitizers, cleaning equipment and fluids, chemical containers, supplies, dental equipment, assistive devices, adjustable chairs and tables, needles, syringes, automatic instrument cleaner, associated sanitizing wraps and bags, medical/dental charts, copier/fax