Dentist Scope of Work for Indiana Veterans Home
Providers 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.
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current unrestricted state of Indiana dental license. | Required | 0 | |
| Proficiency in general dentistry: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and crowns | Required | 2 | Years |
| Experience with geriatric dental care and age-related oral health conditions (dry mouth, root caries, periodontal disease) | Required | 2 | Years |
| Experience complying with CDC & OSHA infection control standards including strict protocols for PPE, handwashing & disposal of single use items. | Required | 2 | Years |
| Must meet OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, ISDH and VA guidelines. | Required | 2 | Years |
| Current CPR certification | Required | 0 | |
| Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution | Required | 0 | |
| Familiarity with dental implants and prosthodontics preferred | Desired | 0 | |
| Prior experience in a VA, military, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting | Highly desired | 0 | |
| Experience with sedation dentistry or patients with physical/cognitive disabilities. | Highly desired | 0 |
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question2 | What is your candidate's email address? |
| Question3 | Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)? |
| Question4 | If selected for engagement, your candidate s hourly Pay must be NA/hour. The Provider Markup for this position is %. Do you agree to these requirements? |
| Question5 | Position is 8 hours per week, can be 1 full day or 2 partial days. IVH provides supplies needed for services. There is no on-call requirement. Does candidate accept this schedule? |
| Question6 | Please confirm what EMR experience candidate has experience with. |
| Location | West Lafayette, IN |