Dentist

Dentist

Location: Lyons, NY Contract Duration: 1 Year (with four optional one-year renewals)

Work Arrangement:

• On-site dental services at County Nursing Home (192-bed facility)
• Minimum 52 scheduled on-site sessions per year (at least 2 hours each)
• Additional hours for emergency care or off-site hospital visits as needed

Client seeks a licensed Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care for long-term care residents. This part-time, contract-based role includes on-site treatment, emergency response, staff training, compliance reporting, and policy guidance in line with New York State Health Code Title X Chapter V, NYS DOH regulations, and industry standards. Deliver preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, and emergency dental services while supporting the overall oral health and hygiene program of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care & Oversight:
• Conduct dental exams (initial, routine, emergency), diagnostic X-rays, cleanings, scaling, and hygiene instruction
• Provide restorative services, extractions, fabrication and repair of dentures (1 new set per resident annually)
• Perform limited fixed prosthetics and make referrals to dental specialists when needed
• Offer off-site dental care requiring general anesthesia in coordination with hospitals
• Program Development & Compliance:
• Serve as dental consultant and advisor to the facility administration
• Develop and maintain dental care policies and hygiene protocols
• Ensure dental records are updated within 7 days of each resident's comprehensive assessment
• Maintain all documentation per NYS DOH 483.55 and CMS standards
• Reporting & Training:
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on services provided, oral hygiene status, and visit summaries
• Deliver staff in-service training on oral hygiene practices and protocols
• Ensure backup emergency dental arrangements and compliance with sanitary standards

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Licensed Dentist in New York State
• Experience in nursing home or long-term care dental services (preferred)
• Ability to provide and maintain:
• Dental equipment and supplies (contractor-owned)
• Licensed professional staff
• Lab fees for all procedures
• Adherence to infection control standards, PPE policies, and professional conduct
• Successfully pass all background checks as required by the County