Dentist
Company: Sun River Health
Location: Malverne
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Full-Time Dentist - Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
Annual Salary: $158,904.20 - $173,791.80 Sun River Health provides
the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative, and
behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of
insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved
and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified,
Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland,
Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester
Counties. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Dentist
to join our team at our Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn site. A Dentist
provides dental care to patients of the agency by diagnosing and
treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums;
and all other duties as assigned. S/he performs job duties in
compliance with systems and job-specific standards. Essential
Responsibilities and Job Duties: Oversees the dental team at the
site, D&S oversight at the site, weekly order oversight,
directs staff in identifying and reporting equipment that needs
repair, attends site staff and leadership meetings, attends
departmental meetings, communicates and coordinates with HCD, DDO,
and CDO on issues related to dental operations at the site.
Performs root canal therapy on anterior teeth and other teeth where
root canal anatomy is within the skill set of the dentist. Reviews
findings from full mouth periodontal exams on adults (25) to
diagnose periodontal disease and design a periodontal treatment
plan. Takes impressions and models of jaws and teeth in preparation
for dentures and crowns. Consults with heads of other patient care
services in planning the most appropriate dental treatment to be
used and coordinating patient problems (behavioral, medical, etc.).
Extracts infected or otherwise diseased/hopeless teeth. Provides
preventive dentistry counseling, anticipatory guidance, evaluation
of nutritional status, and oral hygiene habits of patients, with or
without the aid of a dental hygienist. Locates and repairs cavities
in teeth, following discussions of findings with dental radiographs
to formulate a treatment plan. Completes examination of the
patient's teeth, gums, and surrounding structures using a mouth
mirror, dental explorer, periodontal probe, dental instruments, and
other diagnostic aids such as dental radiographic images from
dental x-rays. Clinical findings are entered into OpenDental and
the patient's eCW medical record to formulate and carry out the
most feasible plan of treatment. Minimum Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Requirement: Master's Degree
Minimum Licensure/Certification/Registration Requirement: D.D.S or
D.M.D. from an approved dental school Must have a New York State
License CPR/BLS Certification Specialty Board Certification:
Ability to communicate in English (orally and written) Our Culture:
At Sun River Health, we believe in fostering a culture of wellness,
inclusivity, and recognition. Our Workforce Wellness Program
promotes staff wellness through ongoing challenges and activities,
encouraging participation and rewarding engagement. We celebrate
our staff's dedication and person-centered spirit through the
Planetree Recognition Awards, which honor innovation, leadership,
and community spirit. We are committed to creating a supportive and
collaborative work environment where all team members can thrive.
Our values of respect, integrity, and excellence guide our
interactions with patients and colleagues alike, ensuring that
everyone receives the care and support they deserve. Why Join Sun
River Health?: Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact on the
health and wellbeing of underserved communities. Diverse and
Inclusive Workforce: Work in a welcoming environment that reflects
the diversity of the communities we serve. Professional Growth:
Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration
and respect. Community Impact: Help deliver affordable,
high-quality healthcare to those in need. Join us at Sun River
Health and be part of an award-winning network of care that has
been serving our communities since 1975. We are always looking for
skilled and dedicated professionals to join our team and help us
continue our mission of providing quality healthcare to all.
Responsibilities Relation to Mission The mission of Sun River
Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and
preventive health care and to improve the health status of our
community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Equal
Employment Opportunity Sun River Health provides equal employment
opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race,
creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status,
sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap
or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who
are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job
functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The
organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a
case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. Job
Responsibilities The following statements reflect the general
duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to
perform the essential functions of the job and should not be
considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements
of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job
duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the
organization.
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