The American Dental Hygienists' Association
Dentist (Regular Ft)
The American Dental Hygienists' Association, Saginaw, Michigan, United States, 48607
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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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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