Endodontist

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The Endodontist primarily specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any damage or injury to the tooth pulp as well as the tissue and nerves within and surrounding the root of a tooth that have become damaged or infected due to some type of bacteria. General dentists will refer endodontic cases that are beyond their knowledge and scope of abilities, and the endodontic specialist should expect to treat more complex and difficult endodontic cases than the typical general dentist. The Endodontist should be comfortable treating cases with dilacerated roots, calcifications, pulpal stones, retreatments and more difficult to manage cases. The Endodontist ensures the company’s clinical and financial success by providing superior patient care and service and building and maintaining successful working relationships with team members.

Essential Functions:

• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth: Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues to determine condition, using dental instruments, x-ray, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Diagnoses condition and plans treatment.
• Treats exposure of pulp by pulp capping or removal of pulp from pulp chamber and root canal, using dental instruments.
• Performs partial or total removal of pulp, using surgical instruments.
• Treats infected root canal and related tissues, and fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
• Removes pathologic tissue at apex of tooth, surgically.
• Reinserts teeth that have been knocked out of mouth by accident.
• Bleaches discolored teeth to restore natural color.
• Assistant the General dentist in determining the restorability of teeth, specifically aid in the diagnosis of hairline root fractures and syndromes.
• Provide superior patient care and services

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; work well with others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism and professional image
• Strong organization and planning skills; detail oriented
• Proven multi-task ability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well independently

Requirements

• Richmond, VA 23225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance