General Dentist
canal) therapy, periodontal (gum) therapy, oral surgery (extraction of teeth) and pediatric
restorative/crowns.
Perform examinations, taking radiographs (x-rays) and diagnosis. Assesses the condition
of patients' oral cavities by examining patients' teeth and supporting tissue using
radiographic equipment, dental equipment, and instruments; utilizing dental auxiliary staff.
Develops patients' oral health care treatment plan by diagnosing conditions; consulting
with patients, dental specialists, and physicians.
Perform duties related to preventive dentistry, which involves administering dental care to
uphold optimal oral health.
Repairs decayed and broken teeth by removing decay; restoring, extracting, and replacing
teeth; placing filling materials; taking impressions of existing teeth; prescribing crowns; prescribing the fabrication of bridges, partial dentures, and full dentures.Maintains soft tissue by treating diseases of the gums.
Performs root canal treatments.
Minimizes dental procedure pain by administering local and general anesthetics when
performing treatment.
Maintains dental patients' general health by consulting with primary care physicians
regarding medical issues, medical specialists regarding acute health issues, and
pharmacists regarding pharmacological implications of dental treatment medicaments.
Obtains dental specialists for general dentistry patients by referring to endodontists, oral/maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, periodontists, and
prosthodontists.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and
enforcing standards and procedures; maintaining asepsis; complying with the State's Dental
Practice Act and other health and legal regulations.
Supervises 2 Dental Assistants, 2 Front Desk Receptionists and 4 Registered Dental
Hygienists
Supervision: 2 Dental Assistants; 2 Front Desk Receptionists, and 4 Registered Dental Hygienists
Work Schedule: Number of hours per week:40
Daily Work Schedule: Mon to Fri 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (1 hr lunch).
Education: U.S. DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree
Experience:2 years of experience as a General Dentist. Experience to include, 2 years of experience in: root canal treatment, extractions/oral surgery, pediatric restorative/crowns, and preventive
dentistry.
License: Current valid license to practice dentistry in Massachusetts
Work Location: 234 Essex Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
Employer Name: St. Jay Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dental Arts
Mail Resume: Dr. Entela Cika, President
St. Jay Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dental Arts234 Essex Street
Lawrence, MA 01840