Dentist

Health N Smiles Dental Program Part Time Brampton, ON $58.96 - $74.70 CAD per hour

WellFort is seeking a Dentist to join our team on a Part Time Permanent basis!

This role will provide care within our new dental clinic, specializing in dental care for seniors.

WellFort is a non‑profit, values‑based organization that provides health promotion and prevention programs, primary and oral health care and works with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity.

The Dentist provides oral health care to their patients, including preventative care and patient education on teeth, gum, and mouth care. The Dentist is responsible for examining the teeth, gums and mouth as well as a performing a variety of dental procedures including, but certainly not limited to, tooth extractions and fillings. The Dentist, who specializes in oral surgery or cosmetic dental care, can perform additional services for their patients, and along with that comes even more responsibility to ensure proper care for their patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Care

• Performs complete oral examinations, formulates comprehensive treatment plans, informs clients of and obtains consent for treatment plans including hygiene.
• Performs recall exams and works in conjunction with hygiene team to ensure comprehensive oral health of clients on a regular basis.
• Performs dental treatments such as diagnostic, restorations, crown and bridge, denture services, endodontic, periodontal, and preventative care.
• Performs universal precaution procedures for infection control.
• Prescribes antibiotics and administers local anesthetics.
• Responsible for fabrication of dental prosthetic appliances either individually or in conjunction with the denturist.
• Consultation with other health professionals as required in establishing a diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participating in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community.
• Providing services to clients at outreach locations. Maintains contact as required by Clinical Protocols with the physician or other staff through telephone consultation.

Health Promotion and Education

• Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work.
• Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort at off‑site locations, and in collaboration with community partners.
• Provides health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials.
• Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues regarding injury prevention and chronic disease management.
• Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change.

Administration

• Charts in accordance with the clinic’s dental charting guidelines and standards as set by Royal College of Dental Surgeons.
• Obtains complete medical history and verifies/applies medical history prior to treatment.
• Contributes to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice.
• Maintains an up‑to‑date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care.
• Stays current on evidence‑based strategies that improve health.
• Supervises care provided by Dental Assistants.
• Orders and interprets x‑rays.
• Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies.
• Participates in chart reviews and case conferences.

Other

• Participates in research when opportunities arise.
• Teaches oral hygiene to patients, is responsible, along with the Certified Dental Assistant and Dentist for patient education and prevention programs at WellFort.
• Provide care delivery at any of the office sites as program needs dictate.
• Consistent access to a vehicle for responsive care delivery at any care delivery location.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

QULAIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery, licensed and in good standing with RCDSO.
• Experience in a community dental clinic or public health environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clients and staff in a community clinic.
• Strong technical, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar and comfortable working in a values‑based organization.
• Supervisory or leadership experience is an asset, including leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications and Abeldent software an asset.
• Interest in community health or social services an asset.
• Experience working in a value‑based non‑profit or social services organization.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in use of computers and various software applications.
• Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the Peel region an asset.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your Career

Candidates who self‑identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters.

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier‑free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

For more information visit www.WellFort.ca

Compensation package includes health and dental benefits and HOOPP pension benefits.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID‑19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID‑19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.

No phone calls or agencies please. We thank all applicants, but only successful candidates will be contacted.