Associate Dentist

**Associate Dentist**

**Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC)**

**Belleville Site**

**Part-time, Independent Contractor 0.4 FTE - $ 129.54/ hour**

**Job Summary**:
The Oral Health Program is a non-profit dental clinic dedicated to providing essential dental services to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, such as Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program and those without dental insurance coverage. We are currently seeking an Associate Dentist to join our compassionate team as an independent contractor. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment, with an emphasis on patient-centered care and access to services for those who need it most.

**Key Areas of Responsibility**:

- Provide high-quality dental care, in accordance with the standards of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO).
- Working in conjunction with a self-initiating Registered Dental Hygienist to provide periodontal care.
- Provide a confident and compassionate approach to clinical treatment.
- Build trusting relationships with patients to help them achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.
- Provide education on oral hygiene, prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborate with the Oral Health team, and other members of the BQWCHC interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.
- Assess treatment options and agree on treatment plans with patients and families.
- General administrative and management responsibilities will be handled by staff appointed by BQWCHC.

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate Degree in Dentistry from a recognized university.
- Current Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) licence with no limiting qualifications.
- Knowledge of the various Public Health dental programs (Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, Healthy Smiles), their limitations and requirements for treatment.
- Understanding of the social determinants of health; experience serving those with barriers to accessing equitable care preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient care.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and dental software.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (English).

**This posting will remain open until filled.**

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $129.54 per hour

Expected hours: 14 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Licence/Certification:

- Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario licence (required)

Work Location: In person