On Call Dentist

Multnomah County

. Perform professional dental and oral surgical services in a County dental clinic .

Posted 10/30/2026part-timeGresham • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89 - $113 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing comprehensive dental and oral surgical services, including diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases, management of complex cases, and adherence to safety protocols. Proficient in patient management, including counseling and supervising dental staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Dental Degree (DDS or DMD)Valid Oregon Dental LicenseFederal DEA LicenseCurrent CPR CardOregon Nitrous Permit

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Hard Skills

Oral SurgeryEndodonticsProsthodonticsPeriodontal TreatmentRadiograph InterpretationPatient DiagnosisMedication PrescriptionChart DocumentationEmergency Dental TreatmentInfection Control

Soft Skills

Patient ManagementStaff SupervisionCounseling SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Oregon Nitrous PermitFederal DEA LicenseCurrent CPR Card

Industry Keywords

Oral AbnormalitiesDental ClinicAsepsisInfection ControlTriageDental Records MaintenanceInsurance CoverageControlled SubstancesBackground CheckWorkplace Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform professional dental and oral surgical services in a County dental clinic
Examine, diagnose, and treat oral abnormalities, injuries, diseases, and disorders
Interpret radiographs and diagnostic tests
Review medical histories, oral habits, diet, and nutrition
Perform preventive, periodontal, oral surgery, endodontic, and prosthodontic treatment
Restore carious, fractured, and lesioned teeth; extract non-restorable teeth
Provide oral disease-control counseling
Treat oral infections and diseases; prescribe medication and administer anesthesia
Fit prosthetic appliances and perform cancer screening
Triage and treat emergency dental patients and post-operative complications
Refer complex dental cases and non-dental problems as appropriate
Evaluate medical conditions for referral to primary care
Perform complex dental treatment and manage anxious patients
Complete chart documentation and meet chart-audit standards
Prescribe Schedule II, III, and IV medications within established parameters
Instruct staff in accurate dental records maintenance
Participate in staff conferences and assist with clinic policies and procedures
Assist in supervising dental clinic staff
Determine insurance coverage and discuss uninsured treatment options
Provide indirect supervision and technical guidance to dental assistants, dental students, and other staff
Oversee asepsis, infection control, toxic-material controls, and workplace safety
Complete charting promptly and follow all safety protocols

Requirements

What you’ll need

Dental degree (DDS or DMD) from an accredited institution
Valid Oregon Dental License
Federal DEA License with Oregon Address
Current CPR card
Oregon Nitrous permit
Registration required to deliver or dispense controlled substances under ORS 475.125
May be required, depending upon assignment, to pass a criminal background check
May be required to have a valid driver license and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates
Cover letter addressing qualifications
Resume/CV
Finalists must pass a thorough background and reference check
Availability to work one or more of Monday, Tuesday, or Saturday is ideally sought

Benefits

Comp & perks

Veterans’ preference under Oregon Law for qualifying veterans
Reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Safety and health training
Equal opportunity employment protections