Dentist
- Baltimore, MD, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience practicing dentistry
- Working hours
- 16 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Shore Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maryland Licensed Dentist for a part-time opportunity providing comprehensive dental services to an adolescent patient population in a secure healthcare setting in Baltimore, Maryland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist seeking a consistent part-time schedule while providing meaningful, hands-on dental care to youth who may have previously experienced limited access to routine dental services.
Schedule
- Approximately 16 hours per week
- Approximately 2 days per week
- Tuesdays and Fridays preferred
- Daytime hours, generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- On-site in Baltimore, Maryland
Responsibilities
The Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to pediatric and adolescent patients, including:
- Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and preventive dental visits
- Review patient medical and dental histories
- Develop individualized dental treatment plans
- Provide oral hygiene education and preventive dental care
- Perform dental cleanings and fluoride treatments as clinically indicated
- Apply dental sealants when appropriate
- Obtain and interpret dental X-rays
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic dental conditions
- Perform routine restorative procedures
- Perform dental extractions
- Perform anterior root canal treatment when clinically appropriate
- Evaluate and treat dental pain and infection
- Identify patients requiring specialty dental services and coordinate appropriate referrals
- Maintain complete and accurate dental records
- Document examinations, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and follow-up recommendations
- Collaborate with nursing, medical, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care
- Assist with triaging patients experiencing urgent dental concerns
- Maintain appropriate infection-control and sterilization practices
- Provide clinical oversight to dental support staff as appropriate
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry
- Current Maryland Dentist License in good standing
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience practicing dentistry
- Experience providing dental care to pediatric and/or adolescent patients
- Current DEA Registration
- Current Maryland CDS Registration
- Current CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Must be able to successfully complete all required background and credentialing requirements prior to beginning services
Why Join Shore Staffing? Shore Staffing, Inc. has been connecting qualified healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities for more than 20 years. We value dependable clinicians who are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.
This position offers a consistent part-time schedule, professional support from the Shore Staffing team, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the oral health of adolescents in the Baltimore community.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume outlining their dental experience, particularly experience working with pediatric and adolescent populations.
Shore Staffing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
More about this job
Skills
- Patient care
- Infection prevention and control
- Guide staff
- CPR
- Documentation
- Communication skills