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04/24/2025

General Dentist

Wood County Health Department

General Dentist - Independent Contractor

Seeking a General Dentist - Independent Contractor to provide full scope of general dentistry services, including preventative, restorative, and complex treatment, addressing a wide range of patient needs across all ages. 



Responsibilities

  • Maintains full appointment schedule for office practice
  • Meets patient needs as they arise
  • Utilizes appropriate diagnostic and treatment techniques and delegates and refers care as appropriate
  • Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure and continuing education requirements
  • Provides a full range of general dental services within the dentist's defined scope of training
  • Communicates with the dental staff regarding patient treatment plans
  • Educates patients and parents of patients on maintaining proper oral health
  • Carefully documents in the EDR all medications, diagnosis, treatments and consultations and follows treatment plans
  • Provides team leadership to Dental Staff
  • Adheres to established clinical protocols and office procedures for all visit types.

 

Required Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in general dentistry
  • Current licensure in the state of Ohio. Must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics. Must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Current CPR/AED certification. Must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Valid Ohio driver's license
  • Proof of automobile insurance
  • Clear record with Ohio State Dental Board
  • Knowledge of public health laws, regulations and standards as defined by federal, state and local governments
  • The ability to successfully pass a background check



Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a FQHC is preferred



Job Type: Independent Contractors

 

Schedule: Multiple positions available with varied schedules:

  • One Position – Regular schedule, Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
  • Other positions – On call, intermittent as needed

 

Pay: Starting at $84.13 hour

 

Location: Bowling Green, OH



To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to:

Recruitment & Development Coordinator

Wood County Health Department

1840 East Gypsy Lane Road

Bowling Green, OH 43402

Email -  WCHDHumRes@woodcountyohio.gov

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