IN-IVH-Part Time Dentist

IT
August 6, 2026

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    August 6, 2026
  • Expiration date
    June 30, 2027
  • Job Status
    Open
  • Requisition ID
    808913
  • Working Type
    Onsite
  • Duration
    10 Months and 3 Days
  • Interview Type
    Phone and in-person
  • Work Address
    IVH 3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities and required skills

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

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