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CLINIC DENTIST

Code: 01276 Local Unclassified

In the unclassified service, Clinic Dentist is appointed rather than examined for, and its pay is often negotiated case by case.

The one gate is a professional license.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Examples of work

  • Fills teeth with silver, gold, and other alloys.
  • Extracts teeth, cleans teeth, and performs oral surgery.
  • Makes and fits false teeth.
  • Replaces teeth.
  • Performs corrective dental work including the straightening of teeth.
  • Treats diseased tissues of the gums.
  • Gives advice on proper dental care and diet affecting teeth.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

License

Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of the modern practices in dentistry.
  • Knowledge of the accepted practices of filling, cleaning, extracting and replacing teeth.
  • Knowledge and of keeping needed records, in connection with dental work.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with other dentists, physicians, nurses, adults, and children.
  • Ability to make proper diagnoses of dental defects and take proper remedial action.
  • Ability to give sound advice on the care of teeth and proper diet.
  • Ability to prepare suitable reports.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.