STAFF DENTIST
Apply NowCompany: U.S Government
Location: Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Description:
Summary:
Amidst the evolving complexities of healthcare Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) remains committed to providing quality healthcare and accessibility to northeastern Arizona. As we continue to bring inspired physicians to the diverse cultures of the American southwest where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus, FDIHB's core value of a work-life-balance defines rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to the opportunity to review your qualifications at https://www.fdihb.org/careers!
This position provides educational, preventative, emergency, restorative, rehabilitative and community dental services for patients of all ages in a highly complex and diverse setting. DISCLAIMER: Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. Applicants must meet the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws. For full consideration, completion of an online application is mandatory, click on hyperlink provided and give as much details as practically required. Please send an updated CV to Ophelia.A[redacted].
More info about area:
https://www.fdihb.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties:
Completes limited, periodic, comprehensive, and periodontal examinations on new and established dental program patients; reviews patient's medical and dental history; examines the teeth and periodontium for evidence of gingivitis and periodontal disease; inspects the mouth and throat for evidence of diseases such as oral cancer; prescribes and interprets routine radiographs to identify soft tissues, tooth structures, and dental diseases and abnormalities. Prepares treatment plans for patients including assessment of the problem, type of oral hygiene care required, nutrition assessment and counseling, restorative and rehabilitative care possible with available resources and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment. Makes recommendations concerning optimum dental care so that the patient can make an informed decision on personal resources that may be required to obtain this level of dental care. Evaluates, diagnoses and properly treats dental diseases and oral health problems of greater than usual difficulty. Collaborates with FDIHB and external dental and medical teams to appropriately manage the treatment of patients with significant medical complexities and immunodeficiency. Provides comprehensive dental services of scope, quality and quantity consistent with FDIHB and Dental Program policies, including Emergency Dental Treatment, Oral Diagnosis, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Pedodontics, Endodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Medicine, Geriatric Dentistry, and Dental Prevention. Provides appropriate emergency dental treatment for children of all ages and routinely provides comprehensive dental treatment to patients > 5 years of age. Initiates root canal treatment for emergency and established patient populations. Completes simple and surgical dental extractions. Provides patients with appropriate dental crowns, fixed dental bridges, removable partial dentures, and complete dentures. Provides patient education and chairside oral hygiene instruction including brushing and flossing techniques and use of periodontal aids. Plans and adapts instructions in home care techniques to individual patients. Thoroughly communicates diagnoses, treatment options, and post-treatment instructions. Works on a rotation with the other staff dentists to provide emergency dental call after hours, on weekends, and during holiday time periods. Attends FDIHB meetings as required or requested.
Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Active, unrestricted Dental License from any U.S. State or Territory. Current, valid, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License.
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
STAFF001174
Who May Apply?
US Citizens
Get Details & Apply:
https://www.fdihb.org/careers Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Amidst the evolving complexities of healthcare Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) remains committed to providing quality healthcare and accessibility to northeastern Arizona. As we continue to bring inspired physicians to the diverse cultures of the American southwest where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus, FDIHB's core value of a work-life-balance defines rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to the opportunity to review your qualifications at https://www.fdihb.org/careers!
This position provides educational, preventative, emergency, restorative, rehabilitative and community dental services for patients of all ages in a highly complex and diverse setting. DISCLAIMER: Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. Applicants must meet the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws. For full consideration, completion of an online application is mandatory, click on hyperlink provided and give as much details as practically required. Please send an updated CV to Ophelia.A[redacted].
More info about area:
https://www.fdihb.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties:
Completes limited, periodic, comprehensive, and periodontal examinations on new and established dental program patients; reviews patient's medical and dental history; examines the teeth and periodontium for evidence of gingivitis and periodontal disease; inspects the mouth and throat for evidence of diseases such as oral cancer; prescribes and interprets routine radiographs to identify soft tissues, tooth structures, and dental diseases and abnormalities. Prepares treatment plans for patients including assessment of the problem, type of oral hygiene care required, nutrition assessment and counseling, restorative and rehabilitative care possible with available resources and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment. Makes recommendations concerning optimum dental care so that the patient can make an informed decision on personal resources that may be required to obtain this level of dental care. Evaluates, diagnoses and properly treats dental diseases and oral health problems of greater than usual difficulty. Collaborates with FDIHB and external dental and medical teams to appropriately manage the treatment of patients with significant medical complexities and immunodeficiency. Provides comprehensive dental services of scope, quality and quantity consistent with FDIHB and Dental Program policies, including Emergency Dental Treatment, Oral Diagnosis, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Pedodontics, Endodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Medicine, Geriatric Dentistry, and Dental Prevention. Provides appropriate emergency dental treatment for children of all ages and routinely provides comprehensive dental treatment to patients > 5 years of age. Initiates root canal treatment for emergency and established patient populations. Completes simple and surgical dental extractions. Provides patients with appropriate dental crowns, fixed dental bridges, removable partial dentures, and complete dentures. Provides patient education and chairside oral hygiene instruction including brushing and flossing techniques and use of periodontal aids. Plans and adapts instructions in home care techniques to individual patients. Thoroughly communicates diagnoses, treatment options, and post-treatment instructions. Works on a rotation with the other staff dentists to provide emergency dental call after hours, on weekends, and during holiday time periods. Attends FDIHB meetings as required or requested.
Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Active, unrestricted Dental License from any U.S. State or Territory. Current, valid, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License.
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
STAFF001174
Who May Apply?
US Citizens
Get Details & Apply:
https://www.fdihb.org/careers Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov