SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing surgeries on patients who require specialist orofacial procedures; consulting with patients; discussing treatment options; treating patients; overseeing aftercare; and coordinating with other specialists, when necessary.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consults with patients and analyzing patient data to determine patient needs and treatment goals.
- Collaborates with other specialists, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatments.
- Records patient care by maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
- Administers general and local anesthetics, when necessary.
- Performs surgical procedures to extract impacted or damaged teeth, place dental implants, and remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and/or facial regions.
- Prescribes medication to improve recovery and control pain after procedures.
- Treats infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaw, face, and neck.
- Provides emergency treatment of orofacial injuries including facial lacerations, intraoral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.
- Performs minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone enhancements.
- Provides support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
- Conducts research on defects, diseases, and disorders affecting the oral and/or facial regions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree or a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, with one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificates, licenses, and registrations required:
o Licensed to practice as an Oral Surgeon.
- Computer skills required: Internet Software; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook)
- Other skills required:
o Exceptional attention to detail.
o Outstanding hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
o Wonderful bedside manner.
o Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
