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The American Dental Hygienists' Association

Dentist (Regular Ft)

The American Dental Hygienists' Association, Saginaw, Michigan, United States, 48607

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Summary The Staff Dentist will function as a general dentist - practicing the full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems. The Staff Dentist will complete and submit dental treatment plans to the Dental Service Chief for review and approval.

Duties

Functions under the general direction of the Chief - Dental Service

The Staff Dentist independently examines - diagnoses - and treats the commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems - requiring opinion or intervention - in the outpatient and inpatient settings - including emergent evaluations

Acts as the consultant for patients referred to him/her for input regarding dental concerns or interventions

Make clinical and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity

Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions

Administer local anesthesia

Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth

Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth

Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures

Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures - full dentures - partial dentures - crowns - fixed bridge work - and dental implant restoration

Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth

Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures

Provide direct patient care in a hospital or outpatient setting to adults with or without acute and chronic medical conditions and serves as a consultant to other healthcare providers

Perform duties within CPRS - completing dental notes within the Electronic Health Care Record - and assisting with processing VA Community Care referrals

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

Work Schedule: Monday - Tuesday - Thursday and Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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