Dentist - Part Time

Dentist – Part TimeLocation: Lafayette, IN (Onsite) Duration: 10+ Month Type: ContractPart-time, 8 hours per week (can be split into 1 or 2 days) This an onsite position and phone and in-person interviewJob DescriptionsProviders focus on age-related dental issues, managing conditions like Alzheimer's, and treating patient's 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.Required SkillsCurrent unrestricted state of Indiana dental license Proficiency in general dentistry: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and crownsExperience with geriatric dental care and age-related oral health conditions (dry mouth, root caries, periodontal disease)Experience complying with CDC & OSHA infection control standards including strict protocols for PPE, hand washing & disposal of single use itemsMust meet OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, ISDH and VA guidelines.Current CPR certificationDoctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institutionFamiliarity with dental implants and prosthodontics preferredPrior experience in a VA, military, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) settingExperience with sedation dentistry or patients with physical/cognitive disabilities