DENTIST

Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, the City of Toronto promotes professional development and is committed to providing opportunities to lead, learn and grow. We value integrity, reliability and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.

Toronto is home to more than 3 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. In a workplace where growth is fostered and diversity is celebrated, a team of approximately 35,000 employees is the driving force behind the City of Toronto’s ability to provide programs and services to residents, businesses and visitors to this community.

About the Role

Are you passionate about improving oral health at the community level?

Reporting to the Manager, Dental & Oral Health Services, the Dentist will join a dynamic team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of underserved populations. In this unique and impactful role, you'll combine clinical expertise with population-based strategies to promote oral health equity, prevent dental diseases, and advance access to care for all.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs complete oral examinations, formulates comprehensive treatment plans, informs patients and families of treatment plans and obtains consent for treatment; complete documentation on ABELDent software
• Performs a broad range of dental treatment, i.e. fillings, dentures, extractions, root canals, crowns including lab fabricated and stainless steel, acid etch procedures, prefabricated post and/or pin core build up. Responsible for the fabrication of dental prosthetic appliances, etc.
• Performs emergency dental procedures
• Prescribes antibiotics and administers local anaesthetic
• Operates dental x-ray machine and interprets x-rays
• Obtains complete medical history and verifies and applies medical history prior to treatment by consulting with family members and physicians when necessary. Refers clients for medical testing if warranted
• Performs the duties of a team leader in a clinical setting, which includes ensuring effective teamwork and efficient flow of patients
• Monitors and performs universal precaution procedures for infection control in the dental office as per IPAC and TPH guidelines
• Resolves conflict with staff, clients and members of the public when necessary
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of and provides treatment under correct programs, i.e. the Ontario Senior Dental Care Program (OSDCP), HSO (Healthy Smiles Ontario), OW (Ontario Works), HBP (Healthiest Babies Possible), the Interim Federal Health (IFH), Ontario Disability Services Program (ODSP), and the Toronto Public Health dental treatment programs (paediatric, geriatric, high school), and the Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP)
• Navigates clients to other agencies, or TPH directorates to help improve overall health
• Educates the public on oral health and the Toronto Public Health dental program policies and guidelines
• Provides input into the development of program policies and ensures implementation of policies and procedures in the dental clinic
• Refers patients or the general public to appropriate dental practices such as the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, the Hospital for Sick Children, dental hygiene colleges, dental specialists and low-cost dental clinics
• Receives referrals from private dental and medical practitioners
• Mentors dental students from universities and colleges
• Ensures that the clinic is properly equipped and maintained, and meets safety requirements for staff and patients
• Ensures medical emergency kits and oxygen are available and in a state of readiness, and that staff is prepared to implement lifesaving procedures as necessary (i.e. administer emergency medication, provide oxygen, perform CPR)
• Ensures proper x-ray quality assurance and safety and the proper disposal of biohazardous waste
• Liaises with various agencies such as Long Term Care Homes, other Public Health Units, Community Health Centres, Partner agencies, caregivers and Power of Attorneys on client care and treatment goals
• May perform dental services for patients with disabilities or behavioural problems
• May support community outreach through clinical services with the mobile team

Key Qualifications: