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WellFort Community Health Services is seeking a 0.6 (3 days/week with potential opportunity to work 5 days/week) full-time equivalent, permanent Dentist to join our dynamic team! Join a purpose-driven team where high quality, inclusive healthcare arent just values, theyre the mission!WellFort CHS 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.RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct Care Performs complete oral examinations, formulates comprehensive treatment plans, informsclients 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, dentureservices, endodontic, periodontal, and preventative care. Performs universal precaution procedures for infection control. Prescribes antibiotics and administers local anesthetics. Orders and interprets x-rays. Responsible for fabrication of dental prosthetic appliances either individually or in conjunctionwith the denturist. Consultation with other health professionals as required in establishing a diagnosis and plan.Health Promotion and Education Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the informationin planning and advocacy work. Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of healthpromotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to thecommunity served by WellFort at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners. Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific andgeneral issues regarding injury prevention and chronic disease management. Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including riskassessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change.Administration Charts in accordance with the clinics dental charting guidelines and standards as set by RoyalCollege of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO). 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/orprofessional 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. Participates in chart reviews and case conferences. Participates in research when opportunities arise. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.QUALIFICATIONS, 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. Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications and Abeldent software an asset Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the Peel region is an asset.Apply Now and EMPOWER Your CareerCandidates 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 WellForts commitmentto becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.For more information visit $58.96 - $74.70 per hour (consideration of experience).Package includes extended health insurance, including vision and dental, and membership in theHealthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of the strongest and most stable definedbenefit pension plans in Canada.Please forward your resume and cover letter to quoting DEN0525 in thesubject line.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.No phone calls please. Only successful candidates will be contacted.VACCINATION REQUIREMENTAs 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.