Endodontist (part time) - School of Dental Medicine

Overview

Date Posted:

4/10/2024

Location:

LECOM Defuniak Springs Dental Clinic

Address:

101 LECOM Way

City:

Defuniak Springs

State:

FL

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Education

Employment Status:

Part-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Endodontist will specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any damage and/or injury to the tooth pulp, as well as, the tissue and nerves within and surrounding the root of a tooth that have become damaged or infected due to some type of bacteria.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assume quality of care for patients with endodontic problems while adhering to the highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism;

• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of dental pulps and periapical tissues of teeth;

• Evaluates findings and prescribes method of treatment to prevent loss of teeth and to restore teeth to function;

• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth: Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues to determine condition, using dental instruments, X-Ray, and other diagnostic equipment;

• Diagnoses condition and plans treatment;

• Treats exposure of pulp by pulp capping or removal of pulp from pulp chamber and root canal, using dental instruments;

• Performs partial or total removal of pulp, using surgical instruments;

• Treats infected root canal and related tissues, and fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials;

• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;

• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;

• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;

• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;

• Removes pathologic tissue at apex of tooth, surgically;

• Reinserts teeth that have been knocked out of mouth by accident; and

• Be able to accept other duties assigned/needed.

  EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Computer experience in the dental or other related field to allow for axiUm computer program entry;

• Knowledge of Patient Relations and Scheduling;

• Knowledge of ADA Coding;

• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the practice level;

• Knowledge of patient’s privacy (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);

• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, dental, facility);

• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel] and accurate data entry skills;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;

• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;

• Maintaining an established work schedule;

• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;

• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;

• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;

• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;

• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner;

• The Endodontist will be supervising dental students in the LECOM Dental Group Practice on a by appointment basis; and

• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and experience equivalent to: The successful candidate will be a licensed DMD or DDS. Must have or have the capability to get a Florida dental license. Must have successfully completed an advanced education program in endodontics accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA.