Dentist

Job Description

DENTIST

This position will perform professional dental work in the supervision, prevention, diagnoses and treatment of dental diseases, injuries and/or deformities. 

This position examines patients; utilizes x-rays, mirrors, explorers and other diagnostic procedures and instruments. 

This position:

Provides patient care. 

Completes necessary medical records. 

This position is at The Iowa State Penitentiary Health Care Unit. 

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Licensure as a dentist as issued by the Board of Dental Examiners of the Iowa Department of Health shall be considered as qualifying.

NOTE: Be sure to include your license information with your application 

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