What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prosthodontist position at University Medical Center of El Paso?
Job Summary:
Provides rehabilitation to patients with defects or disabilities present when born or developed due to disease or trauma. Works cooperatively with ENTs, oral surgeons, general and specialty dentists, plastic surgeons, neurologists, radiation oncologists, speech pathologists, anaplastologists and various ancillary personnel. Provides prosthetic treatment to improve the quality of life. Specializes in replacing missing teeth and associated oral structures by determining the type of dental prostheses required, having customized dental prostheses manufactured, and fitting them in patients’ mouths. Treat temporomandibular disorders and various issues associated with damaged and problematic teeth. Evaluates patients, determines if their teeth and mouth are healthy enough to receive dental implants, and improves their overall health and appearance to avoid further problems that can occur with missing teeth.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Work Experience:
One year of Prosthodontist experience is required.
One year of experience in Dentistry is preferred.
License/Registration/Certification:
Eligible for an Unrestricted Texas Dental License required.
Texas Medical License prior to credentialing privileges required.
Current certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics is required.
Education and Training:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) required.
Skills:
- Advanced Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent listening, writing and oral communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- A high level of interpersonal skills and ability to work on issues of a sensitive nature, are expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
