Oral Surgeon

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.