Dental Officer

PLEASE NOTE - This position may require temporary relocation to other TONHC Facilities : Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center.

Position Summary :

The incumbent performs a full range of professional dental duties and treatments of commonly encountered dental diseases or health problems.

Scope of Work : The position is located within the Tohono O'odham Nation Sells Hospital and any health clinics within the TONHC service area. Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Chief of the Dental Branch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : (Depending on the area of assignment, an incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below) :

• Review patient's medical charts for evidence of disease or abnormalities which could be adversely affected by dental treatment and take necessary precautions to ensure safe and effective treatment.
• Performs oral examinations to include inspection of hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and ensures a proper record of the exam in the patient's chart.
• Diagnoses pathological or irregular conditions. Develops patient's treatment plans and ensures proper referral of patients for necessary medical evaluation or specialty care if beyond the scope of general dental practice. Ensures that patients understand the proposed treatment plan.
• Requests required dental radiographs and performed radiographic interpretation.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Perform restoration of simple and complex cavities with standard and approved materials : amalgam, composite.
• Serves as a general dentist and provides prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and Pediatric Dentistry.
• Refer patients with conditions requiring treatment beyond their expertise for treatment to specialists.
• Contribute to a team effort.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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