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.