Dentist - Infectious Disease Dental Services

Your job is more than a job.Dentist – Infectious Disease Dental Services Full-TimeUniversity Medical Center - New OrleansPosition SummaryUniversity Medical Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dentist to join our Infectious Disease Dental Services team. This full-time role focuses on providing comprehensive dental care to patients with infectious diseases, including individuals living with HIV. The ideal candidate is clinically proficient, patient-centered, and committed to delivering high-quality care in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.Key ResponsibilitiesExamine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gumsProvide comprehensive dental care, including:Routine cleanings and preventive servicesExtractions, root canals, and fillingsBite corrections and treatment of overcrowdingSurgical and non-surgical dental proceduresDevelop and implement individualized oral health treatment plansEducate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategiesPrescribe medications for dental conditions, including pain management and antibioticsOrder and interpret diagnostic tools such as X-rays and dental modelsUtilize dental instruments (drills, probes, mirrors, brushes) to diagnose and treat oral conditionsMaintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans and prescriptionsCollaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to coordinate comprehensive patient careDirect and support dental assistants to ensure efficient, high-quality patient servicesQualificationsEducation & ExperienceDoctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental schoolLicenses & CertificationsCurrent, valid license to practice dentistry in the state of practice (in good standing) or eligibility for licensureAbility to obtain and maintain active privileges through the Medical Staff OfficePreferred AttributesExperience or interest in treating patients with infectious diseases, including HIVStrong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approachAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical teamCommitment to providing inclusive, compassionate, and culturally competent careWhy Join University Medical Center?Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved patient populationCollaborative, mission-driven healthcare environmentAccess to advanced clinical resources and interdisciplinary supportCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageWORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen.

While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinaryAbout University Medical CenterUniversity Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.Your extrasDeliver healthcare with heart.Give people a reason to smile.Put a little love in your work.Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.Love what makes you, you - because we doYou are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.Simple things make the difference. 1.    To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.  3.    To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4.    To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. Job SummaryJob number: JR Profession: Physicians