Dentist

Company: Cedar Riverside People'
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description SUMMARY Perform a variety of dental procedures to diagnose and treat conditions of the mouth and teeth. General tasks include examining x-rays, filling cavities, repairing teeth, extracting teeth, and and design dentures. Perform surgical procedures such as implants to replace missing teeth, and tissue grafts to treat gum disease. QUALIFICATIONS • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) • Current license in the State of Minnesota • Current Basic Life Support Certification • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work with culturally diverse group of people KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat dental injuries, diseases, and deformities. • Knowledge of symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. • Ability to use current dental software and medical software • The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT • Exhibit ethical conduct befitting a Dentist. • Have appropriate professional attire when seeing patients in the clinic. • Be respectful of patients and other clinic staff. • Conduct his/her behavior in accordance with appropriate federal and state laws, and in accordance with the regulations of the State of Minnesota RESPONSIBILITIES • Render appropriate, Timely care to patients during their visit. • Document each patient interaction in chart completely and in a timely manner. • Submit coding for the visit and any procedures performed. • Use masks, gloves, safety, glasses and other safety measures to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. • Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures. • Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. • Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue. • Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements. • Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services. • Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental technicians. • Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services. • Perform endodontic treatment. • Write prescriptions • Complete correspondence in a timely fashion. • Return telephone calls to patients in a timely fashion, preferable on the day received, and document the conversation in the chart. • Participate in quality assurance activities, as requested by clinic. • Be available for emergency after clinic calls

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