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    · Full Time

    Locums Dentist - Louisiana

    Posted 1 day ago
    natchitoches, louisiana, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    The job involves providing acute emergency dental services, including pain relief, infection treatment, and education. Responsibilities include root canal therapy for youth, tooth extractions, temporary restorations, and periodontal therapy, while referring major procedures elsewhere.

    Job Description:

    • Start Date: ASAP, 30-60 days credentialing
    • Contract Length: 6 months, option to extend
    • Shift Details:
      • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (8am-5pm)
      • Extended hours on Thursday (8am-6pm)
      • No weekend hours
    • Patients per day: 2 per hour, 16 in a day on average

    Case/Procedure Experience:

    • No major procedures
    • Elimination of pain
    • Treat infection
    • Education and prevention
    • Acute emergency dental services: minor treatment and pain relief
    • Root canal therapy for youth (age 6-18)
    • Tooth extraction
    • Temporary restoration and fillings
    • Periodontal therapy
    • Will refer out for major procedures