Associate Dentist/Dental Therapist

Job Description

Dudley Road Dental Practice

Our organisation is seeking an Associate Dentist/PLVE/ EU Dentist/Therapist who values excellence in oral health to join our team. The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of patient care, from taking dental history and providing dental education to dental treatment and post-operative follow up.

About the Practice:

. 6 Surgery Practice

. Mentoring programme

. UK visa sponsorship

. Independent practice-Principals work at the practice and are happy to mentor you in all aspects.

. Principals are FD and PLVE trainers.

. Competitive UDA rate

The Job role:

• carry out a clinical examination within their competence
• complete periodontal examination and charting
• diagnose and treatment plan within their competence
• prescribe radiographs
• take, process, and interpret various film views used in general dental practice
• provide preventive oral care to patients and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear
• undertake supragingival and subgingival scaling and root surface debridement using manual and powered instruments
• apply topical treatments and fissure sealants
• take intra and extra-oral photographs
• give infiltration and inferior dental block analgesia
• place temporary dressings and re-cement crowns with temporary cement
• take impressions
• carry out direct restorations on primary and secondary teeth
• carry out pulpotomies on primary teeth
• extract primary teeth
• place pre-formed crowns on primary teeth if necessary, refer patients to other healthcare professionals
• if working on prescription, vary the detail but not the direction of the prescription according to patient needs. For example, the number of surfaces to be restored or the material to be used.
• carrying out tooth whitening to the prescription of a dentist
• To explain the treatment that is provided and ensure that appropriate consent has been obtained.
• Chart and update patient’s records on the computer as necessary and complete records.
• Follow all practice policies and procedures.
• Perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by management

The role suits an individual who has:

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to explain treatments to patients in a calm and reassuring manner and advise them on how to keep their teeth and gums healthy
• the ability to work well in a team, as well as independently
• a friendly, confident, and professional manner, that will help you interact with patients and colleagues effectively.

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Requirements

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Skills