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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: General Dentist
ORGANIZATION: Des Moines Health Center
REPORTS TO: Dental Director & President/Executive Director
Position Purpose: To provide quality dental care in all phases of general dentistry in accordance with generally
accepted dental practices, standards, and levels of care established by the Des Moines Health Center. Reports to the
Center’s Dental Director on clinical matters and to the President/Executive Director for non-clinical matters.
Job Functions:
Provide quality dental care for all Health Center patients in all phases of general family dentistry,
emphasizing prevention according to the scope of practice authorized by the Des Moines Health Center's
Board of Directors
Assist Dental Director & President/Executive Director in the supervision and performance evaluations of
Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
Provide relief of pain and palliative treatment for emergency patients
Supervise and check prophylactic treatments administered by Dental Assistants
Supervise Dental Assistants to ensure that operatory rooms are adequately stocked with
instruments and supplies
Review patient’s medical history making sure significant findings are considered and addressed prior to
patient treatment
Accurately post billable services to patient’s account following treatment
Explain to patient/parent recommended treatment plans and answer questions as they relate to patient
care
Refer patients to specialists as needed
Prescribe, prepare, and administer drugs or medicine to patients as needed
Assist Dental Director and President/Executive Director in developing policy recommendations for
consideration by the Des Moines Health Center Board of Directors.
Participate in after-hours dental emergency call program with Broadlawns Dental Clinic (when DMHC
participates)
Maintain adequate provider productivity according to established agency productivity standards
Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
Education Requirement: Graduate of accredited dental school or college
Must be currently licensed to practice dentistry in Iowa or be able to communicate expected time frame
for obtaining Iowa licensure
Must have current registration numbers for the Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Iowa
for controlled substances
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with patients, staff, and other Dentists on a daily
basis