Associate Dentist

# Summary 

# About the organization 

 Belleville Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC) is here to support you to reach your wellness goals. From our two locations in Belleville and Trenton, BQWCHC offers programs and services to improve individual health and community well-being. We are focused on health equity, with services available to anyone in the community, regardless of identity, income, or OHIP status.

Our programs and services include primary health care delivered by an experienced, collaborative team of family doctors, nurse practitioners, and other skilled health professionals. Our health and wellness programs include outreach support and drop-in groups, exercise programs and volunteering, and disease and illness prevention. We also offer regional programs, such as telemedicine, a dental clinic and support for pregnant and parenting women with a history of problematic substance use. If our centre doesn’t offer a particular service you need, we can help to connect you to community resources that will support you.

As a not-for-profit, community-based organization, we work in partnership with other healthcare and community organizations to ensure residents of Belleville and Quinte West have access to the right mix programs and services to meet the community’s unique needs. As those change, our services evolve to meet them.

# About the position 

 Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Provide high-quality dental care, in accordance with the standards of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO). 
• Working in conjunction with a self-initiating Registered Dental Hygienist to provide periodontal care.
• Provide a confident and compassionate approach to clinical treatment. 
• Build trusting relationships with patients to help them achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. 
• Provide education on oral hygiene, prevention, and treatment options. 
• Collaborate with the Oral Health team, and other members of the BQWCHC interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care. 
• Assess treatment options and agree on treatment plans with patients and families. 
• General administrative and management responsibilities will be handled by staff appointed by BQWCHC.

# Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Dentistry from a recognized university. 
• Current Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) license with no limiting qualifications. 
• Knowledge of the various Public Health dental programs (Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, Healthy Smiles), their limitations and requirements for treatment. 
• Understanding of the social determinants of health; experience serving those with barriers to accessing equitable care preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient care. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 
• Proficiency in the use of computers and dental software. 
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (English).