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The Dentist provides comprehensive general dental care to a wide variety of patients in a quality oriented, efficient, and cost effective manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers high quality dental care in a clinical setting and to a diverse patient population according to the following five life cycles: (a) prenatal, (b) pediatric, (c) adolescent, (d) adult, and (e) geriatric. Fosters the dentist-patient relationships and motivates patient cooperation towards the delivery of dental care. Uses the problem-oriented method of recording patient treatments in the dental chart. Makes recommendations to ensure that all programs have adequate dental input prior to their utilization. Return patient calls daily. Advises management on performance deficiencies of dental auxiliary personnel. Evaluates and treats patients in a timely and courteous manner. Contributes to the training and proficiencies of clinical personnel, including dental students. Works with staff in a positive, constructive, and congenial manner. Abides by all Mountain Park Health Center (MPHC) Policies and Procedures not otherwise addressed in employment contract. Participates in quality improvement program that will assure that patients receive quality care in the office and from other providers of dental care service, using peer review, dental records audits, grievances and other mechanisms as appropriate. Attends medical staff meetings and other meetings as advised by Vice President, Dentistry. Participates in the development and implementation of annual dental care plan. Participates in Center activities such as health fairs. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be able to embrace differences among people and able to interact with internal staff as well as external contacts in a culturally competent and respectful manner. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Promotes positive patient/guest relations in accordance with MPHC policies, providing a high level of quality in personal attention and service to patients and visitors. Complies with MPHC Safety Policies and Procedures. Ensures compliance with governmental licensing and regulatory requirements where applicable. Conducts annual review of and completes/suggests on-going revisions of the Policies and Procedures specific to his/her department. Maintains familiarity with and abide by all established facility and departmental policies and procedures, noting changes when they are published/posted. Conducts himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement and Values of MPHC. Observes and respects the confidentiality of information regarding patients, visitors and co-workers\' employees including salary information, if exposed to any of the above referenced information in the course of his/her job function. Dresses according to MPHC\'s dress code policy and procedure, as well as complying with specific departmental regulations pertaining to employee appearance. Demonstrates an understanding of facility organizational structure by utilization of appropriate channels of communication. Maintain consistent, timely communication regarding all facets of departmental activities with his/her co-workers, therefore, demonstrating good customer service skills with both external and internal customers.