Staff Dentist

Locations: Fort Defiance, AZ Type:Tribal Salary Range:$169,042 to $280,610 / Per Year Open Period:9/12/2023 to 7/31/2024 Summary:At Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB), we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services and ensuring accessibility to the people of northeastern Arizona. As we persistently attract highly skilled and experienced physicians to the culturally rich region of the American Southwest, characterized by iconic landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, FDIHB places great emphasis on achieving a healthy work-life balance, setting a benchmark for the future of rural healthcare systems. We eagerly anticipate the chance to assess your qualifications. For more information, please visit our careers page at More info about area: Duties:Completes limited, periodic, comprehensive, and periodontal examinations on new and established dental program patients; reviews patient's medical and dental history; examines the teeth and periodontium for evidence of gingivitis and periodontal disease; inspects the mouth and throat for evidence of diseases such as oral cancer; prescribes and interprets routine radiographs to identify soft tissues, tooth structures, and dental diseases and abnormalities. 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 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. Evaluates, diagnoses and properly treats dental diseases and oral health problems of greater than usual difficulty. Collaborates with FDIHB and external dental and medical teams to appropriately manage the treatment of patients with significant medical complexities and immunodeficiency. Provides comprehensive dental services of scope, quality and quantity consistent with FDIHB and Dental Program policies, including Emergency Dental Treatment, Oral Diagnosis, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Pedodontics, Endodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Medicine, Geriatric Dentistry, and Dental Prevention. Provides appropriate emergency dental treatment for children of all ages and routinely provides comprehensive dental treatment to patients > 5 years of age. Initiates root canal treatment for emergency and established patient populations. Completes simple and surgical dental extractions. Provides patients with appropriate dental crowns, fixed dental bridges, removable partial dentures, and complete dentures. Provides patient education and chairside oral hygiene instruction including brushing and flossing techniques and use of periodontal aids. Plans and adapts instructions in home care techniques to individual patients. Thoroughly communicates diagnoses, treatment options, and post-treatment instructions. Works on a rotation with the other staff dentists to provide emergency dental call after hours, on weekends, and during holiday time periods. Attends FDIHB meetings as required or requested. Qualifications:Completion of an accredited Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Active, unrestricted Dental License from any U.S. State or Territory. Current, valid, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License. Work Type:Permanent, Full Announcement :STAFF001174