Dental Public Health - Physician at *Mercy Care - Trinity Health summary:
A Dental Public Health Physician provides comprehensive dental care focusing on prevention, education, diagnosis, and treatment for adults, geriatric, and occasionally pediatric patients. This role includes community outreach and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve oral health outcomes in underserved populations. The position requires specialized training and licensure, emphasizing care within Georgia state guidelines.
Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a compassionate and skilledDentistto join our mission-driven team. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality dental care, balancing prevention, education, and treatment in accordance with Georgia state guidelines. Youll play a vital role in improving oral health outcomes for underserved communities.
What You Will Do:
- Provide comprehensive dental care to adults (18-65) and geriatric patients (65+), with occasional care for pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Deliver services including prevention, education, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Participate in community outreach events and health fairs 3-4 times annually.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address the oral health needs of patients, including those with infectious diseases.
- Maintain accurate patient records and uphold clinic standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).
- Active Georgia Dental License.
- DEA and Medicaid numbers (required for PRN roles).
- Bilingual in Spanish (required for some locations).
- Minimum 1 year of dental practice experience (5+ years preferred).
- Training in periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and oral manifestations of HIV.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Dental physician to provide care in an underserved community.
RECRUITMENT PACKAGE
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
- Opportunity to get paid daily - through DailyPay
- Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.
- Fast response interview times and job offers.
Keywords:
dental care, public health dentistry, oral health, prevention, patient education, community outreach, dental diagnosis, underapserved communities, Georgia dental license, multidisciplinary healthcare
