Dentist

Title/Role: IN-IVH-Part Time Dentist (808913)

• Start Date:
• 11/30/2026
• Work Arrangement:
• Onsite Worksite Address: IVH, 3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
• Engagement Type:
• Contract
• Agency Interview Type:
• Phone and in-person

Short Description:Indiana licensed dentist; part-time, 8 hours per week (can be split into 1 or 2 days) There is no on-call requirement.

Complete Description:

Dentist Scope of Work for Indiana Veterans' HomeProviders focus on age-related dental issues, managing conditions like Alzheimer's, and treating patients 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.

Skills

• Current unrestricted state of Indiana dental license.- Required
• Proficiency in general dentistry: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and crowns- 2Years Required
• Experience with geriatric dental care and age-related oral health conditions (dry mouth, root caries, periodontal disease)- 2Years RequiredExperience complying with CDC & OSHA infection control standards including strict protocols for PPE, handwashing & disposal of single use items.- 2Years Required
• Must meet OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, ISDH and VA guidelines.- 2Years Required
• Current CPR certificationRequired
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution- Required Familiarity with dental implants and prosthodontics preferred- Desired• Prior experience in a VA, military, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting - Highly desired • Experience with sedation dentistry or patients with physical/cognitive disabilities.- Highly desired

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