Part Time Dentist

Overview
Indiana licensed dentist; part-time, 8 hours per week (can be split into 1 or 2 days)
Responsibilities
Dentist Scope of Work for Indiana Veterans’ Home
Providers focus on age-related dental issues, managing conditions like Alzheimer’s, and treating patients onsite at Indiana Veterans’ Home 1-2 days a week (up to 8 hours total).

Conduct initial oral assessments and interpreting portable radiographs.

Designing daily mouth care plans and overseeing fluoride applications or cleanings.

Performing fillings, treating periodontal disease, extracting loose/decaying teeth, and repairing or relining dentures.

Prescribing necessary antibiotics or analgesics and coordinating with the facility's medical staff regarding polypharmacy (managing dry mouth and side effects of resident medications).

Assessing resident oral health using standardized nursing facility assessment tools to maintain regulatory compliance.

Educating nursing and caregiving staff on how to safely and effectively provide daily oral hygiene for residents with cognitive or physical decline.

Skills:
Current unrestricted state of Indiana dental license.

Proficiency in general dentistry: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and crowns - 2 Years
Experience with geriatric dental care and age-related oral health conditions (dry mouth, root caries, periodontal disease)- 2 Years
Experience complying with CDC & OSHA infection control standards including strict protocols for PPE, handwashing & disposal of single use items.- 2 years
Must meet OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, ISDH and VA guidelines. - 2 Years
Current CPR certification - Required
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution - Required
Familiarity with dental implants and prosthodontics preferred
Prior experience in a VA, military, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting - Highly Desired
Experience with sedation dentistry or patients with physical/cognitive disabilities. - Highly Desired
Pay: $90.00 - $105.00 per hour
Experience:
general dentistry-exams, cleanings, fillings, : 2 years (Required)
extractions, dentures, crowns: 2 years (Required)
oral Care - dry mouth, root caries, periodontal disease: 2 years (Required)
Age-related oral Conditions: 2 years (Required)
Complying with CDC & OSHA infection control standards: 2 years (Required)
Must meet OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, ISDH and VA guidelines.: 2 years (Required)
Current CPR certification: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Current unrestricted state of Indiana dental license. (Required)
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) (Required)
Work Location: In person