Dentist (Chief, Dental Officer)

Chief Dental Officer

Serves as the Chief, Dental Officer at a Bureau of Prisons' federal correctional facility. Serves as a general dental practitioner responsible for diagnosis and treatment of difficult dental problems in a correctional environment. Provides comprehensive dental care to the inmate population, who may have behavior and communication problems. Responsible for establishing and maintaining quality control measures to ensure final product conforms to standards set forth by the American Dental Association, National Board for Certification of Dental Technicians and the Dental Service of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Implements security measures appropriate to the specific activity, maintaining surveillance of the laboratory, office and other areas of the dental clinic. Provides direction and coordination of production of finished prosthetic appliances in accordance with the requirements submitted. Responsible for recommending and writing the local policies and procedures relating to dental health care. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.