General Dentist

**THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM**

**Health Department**

**Part Time and Full Time Clinical Dentists**

**Open: 2024-09-11 Close: 2024-09-29**

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants who live with disabilities.

**Clinical Dentist**

Reporting to the Clinical Program Manager, Oral Health Division (OHD), the Clinical Dentist is responsible for providing clinical dental services to clients who are eligible to receive care through federally, provincially and regionally funded dental programs in the Durham Region Oral Health Clinic. The incumbent will:

- Provide general dental clinical care that includes but is not limited to examinations, exposure and interpretation of radiographs, direct restorations, crowns, root canals, simple and surgical extractions and denture care
- Be comfortable treating patients who present with complex medical histories, disabilities, or behavioural problems
- Be comfortable dealing with emergency dental conditions and providing urgent care as required
- Act as the team leader in the clinical setting, which includes ensuring effective teamwork, open communication, and efficient flow of patients
- Monitor, model and perform best practices for infection prevention and control in the division
- Work in a collegial manner with the other dentists, denturists, and dental hygienists to ensure access to care in a seamless manner
- Resolve conflicts with staff, patients, and members of the public when necessary
- Educate the public on oral health and Public Health dental program policies and guidelines
- Represent the Division in the community
- Assist with enforcing regional/departmental polices and implementing new policies as required
- Support Human Resources management by enforcing Regional, Departmental and Division policies and practices
- Adhere to and support corporate occupational health and safety policies, programs and directives

The successful applicant will possess:

- A Degree in Dentistry from an accredited or recognized Faculty of Dentistry
- A certificate to practice dentistry in Ontario, from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (certification in good standing must be maintained throughout employment)
- Knowledge of and experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access or other databases
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) ,Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), and an understanding of practice within a public setting
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proven customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse and various stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership skills coupled with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with mínimal supervision
- Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the target population
- An understanding of privacy laws and issues pertaining to informed consent
- The ability to adapt and respond to a changing environment
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence and use of a vehicle

Multilingualism would be considered an asset.

**Contract duration**: one year.

**Clinic Hours**: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday -Friday

Clinic Location: 200 John Street West, Oshawa, ON- L1J 2B4

**Salary**: payment is based on an hourly rate

**Application Process**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-29