Dentist(s)

Locations: Nett Lake, MN Type:Tribal Salary Range:Salary Negotiable Open Period:7/12/2024 until filled Summary:Student Loan Reimbursement Eligible for either Indian Health Service of HRSA/National Health Service Corps.

For specific questions, contact Daniel J.

Rabideaux, CEO at: PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING APPLIES.

INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY.

UPON PRESENTATION OF DD-214 WHICH REFLECTS HONORABLE DISCHARGE, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS.

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Applications are accepted via: Fax, Email, U.S.

Mail, and In Person.

Submit applications to: Human Resources Specialist 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772, Fax:, Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Job Announcement Flyer: Duties:1.

Completes preliminary examinations on new dental service patients; reviews patient's medical and dental history; examines the teeth and periodontium for evidence of plaque and periodontal disease and has the findings charted in the patient's dental record can include caries, plaque index, bleeding scores, pocket depths, CPITN scores, tooth mobility, crepitus, etc.; inspects the mouth and throat for evidence of diseases such as oral cancer; takes, develops and interprets routine x?rays to identify tooth structures, calculus and abnormalities such as cavities, or traumatic occlusion.

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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 to patients 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.

Maintains recall system for careful follow?up of patients that need continued care or evaluation.

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Encounters, diagnoses, and administers treatment for dental diseases and dental health problems of greater than usual difficulty.

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Provides dental services of scope, quality, and quantity consistent with Dental Program policies, including Operative Dentistry, Oral Diagnosis, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Pedodontics, Endodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Orthodontics Oral Medicine, Geriatric Dentistry, and Dental Prevention.

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Deals with dental health cases presenting patient behavior and communication problems.

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Maintains and operates Bois Forte dental clinic(s). 7.

Practices by current infection control standards.

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Follows occupational safety guidelines for dental office personnel.

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Can provide care in the following areas: prevention, operative, prosthetics, endodontics, oral surgery, TMJ, periodontics and pedodontics, and orthodontics.

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Assist in coordinating prevention activities.

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Assist in selecting dental supplies and equipment.

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Attend general staff meetings, dental staff meetings and other meetings as requested.

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Participate in committees as recommended by supervisor.

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Attend continuing education seminars as required.

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Assist in providing in-services to dental staff and also to target groups such as diabetic support groups, WIC and Head Start.

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Abi : • Two year post graduate experience.

Education: • DDS or DMD Degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

License/Certification: • An active Minnesota Dental License.

• DEA License.

• CPR, ACLS Certified.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications: • Considerable ingenuity, original thinking and independent judgment are exercised and required of the incumbent, as they are working with a group of people initially unfamiliar with health standards, the necessity for preventive care and other essential health needs.

• The incumbent must be able to cope with problems and make judgments and evaluations of the situation and type of care needed and refer those of a more complicated nature to a specialist.

• Ability to recognize, diagnose and treat dental problems of greater than usual difficulty and deal with dental cases presenting patient behavior and communication problems.

• Must possess the education and experience requirements for positions of this type.

• Must also possess good judgment for evaluation and exercising this role.

Work Type:Permanent, Full Announcement #:Dentist Bois Forte Tribal Clinic