Supervisory Dentist

Supervisory Dentist

The Supervisory Dentist is knowledgeable in all disciplines of general dentistry and performs duties within their approved scope of practice as established through the credentialing and privileging process.

Clinical Duties:

• Patient Care
• Conducts oral and radiographic examinations.
• Administers local anesthesia.
• Diagnoses pathological and irregular oral conditions.
• Performs restorative dentistry, including routine and complex restorations.
• Performs routine endodontic procedures.
• Conducts prosthodontic procedures including complete dentures, partial dentures, crowns, and fixed bridges.
• Performs simples and complex extractions, alveoloplasty, and routine surgical procedures.
• Provides periodontal evaluation and non-surgical periodontal therapy.
• Provides orthodontic evaluation and referrals when indicated.

Infection Control and Sterilization:

• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures.
• Ensures assigned personnel comply with all infection control standards.
• Completes mandatory annual infection control training.

Information Management:

• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ensures staff compliance with documentation, electronic record use, and VA policies.
• Protects sensitive data from loss or unauthorized access.

Patient Safety:

• Adjusts care based on patient age and abilities.
• Ensures proper patient identification and time-out procedures.
• Monitors patient condition during treatment and responds appropriately.
• Completes mandatory patient safety training.

Employee Education:

• Meets annual continuing education and mandatory training requirements.
• Supports the training and competency maintenance of assigned staff.
• Provides daily oversight and coordination for assigned dentists, hygienists, and/or dental assistants.
• Reviews work products for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Offers technical guidance on dental procedures, materials, and techniques.
• Assists with onboarding and kill development of new staff.

Performance Management:

• Assists in developing performance plans for assigned staff.
• Completes mid-term and annual proficiency reports when delegated.
• Identifies training needs for staff and supports professional development.
• Provides coaching and redirection when necessary.

Clinical Operations Support:

• Helps maintain appointment access and clinic flow.
• Partners with Dental Service Chief in requirements of the dental service.
• Monitors staff compliance with documentation and scheduling standards.
• Identifies equipment and supply needs and communicates them with leadership.
• Supports adherence to VHA Scheduling Directives.
• Reviews assigned consults and request for service in a timely manner.
• Designates a person to act in his/her absence so that administrative direction is provided.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensures compliance with VHA, VISN, and facility policies.
• Participates in Joint Commission, IG, and other accreditation activities.
• Supports Peer Review, quality improvement initiatives, and RME/Infection control programs.
• Ensures assigned personnel follow applicable regulatory and safety standards.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:

Not Authorized

EDRP:

Not Authorized

Compressed/Flexible:

Not eligible.

Telework:

This position is not eligible for telework.

Virtual:

This is not a virtual position.