Prosthodontist

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a fully completed application by the posted deadline.

Summary:

Applicants must possess a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited college or university and must be a graduate of a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), or have equivalent training recognized by the California Dental Board. Completion of a Prosthodontics residency program is required, with a CODA-accredited program preferred. Candidates must meet all requirements for licensure in the State of California, which may include completion of a CODA-accredited program or another pathway recognized by the California Dental Board. Certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics is preferred. Candidates must have at least two years of experience and/or training beyond the postgraduate training level required, with at least one year consisting of professional practice experience or residency training. A valid California DDS or DMD license is required, along with current DEA registration. Candidates must also possess current Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross. Certification may be obtained prior to orientation. The Prosthodontist supports the dental program by performing all aspects of prosthodontic care, including but not limited to dentures, partials, implants, and fixed prosthodontics, for patients served within the scope of the Clinic’s Dental Program. Candidates must be able to work effectively with the Indian Community and demonstrate sensitivity to Indian culture and its needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads all routine x-rays taken by the assistants or hygienist, records findings in the patient’s chart, and discusses findings with patient.
• Completes appropriate forms digitally and/or handwritten legibly and thoroughly with signature, date and time.
• Treats oral manifestations of systemic diseases with appropriate consultation with the patient’s physician.  Makes appropriate referrals to physician and documents referrals.
• Reviews patients’ medical history and discuss their symptoms and concerns.
• Formulates suitable treatment plans based on the diagnosed dental condition.
• Completing a comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and progress notes on each patient.
• Taking impressions of patients’ jaws and teeth to determine the dimensions of the prosthesis to be fabricated.
• Work closely with the dental laboratories before and during fabrication of prosthesis.
• Fitting and adjusting new prosthesis as needed following delivery.
• Administer local anesthesia as needed for the preparation of teeth for fixed prosthesis (crown/bridge/implants).
• Use high and slow speed handpieces to prepare teeth for crowns/bridges.
• Ability to place and restore dental implants preferred
• Take impressions of the prepared teeth/implants and send to the dental lab with appropriate lab work prescription.
• Handle cements and properly seat crowns/bridges for permanent cementation.
• Check and adjust occlusion on new prosthesis as needed.
• Handles patient concerns and reports them to the Dental Director.
• This position requires working weekends and evenings, if needed.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

1. Render dental treatment to patients in accordance with the practices and ethics of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Indian Health Service, and Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc.
2. Complete patient visit records in the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) timely and thoroughly with electronic signature, date and time.
3. Supervise and manage the dental assistant including but not limited to:
4. Responsible for appropriate ordering, inventory and management of dental supplies and ensures that adequate materials are stocked.
5. Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
6. Responsible for creating safe workplace environment; one with open communication and attitude of teamwork and respect, where high morale is maintained.
7. Maintains open communication with the staff to encourage proposals where efficiency and quality of patient care can be improved.

1. Participate in the Peer Review program, QM activities and UR Committee as assigned.
2. Submit productivity reports as assigned.

Education:  

Graduate with a degree in Dental Surgery (DDS) or Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited college or university. Graduate of a Dental School accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or equivalent training recognized by the California Dental Board.  Completion of Prosthodontics residency program (CODA accredited preferred).  Candidates must meet all requirements for licensure in the state of California, which may include completion of a CODA-accredited program or other pathways recognized by the California Dental Board. Certification through the American Board of Prosthodontics is preferred.

Experience:

Two years of experience and/or training beyond the  post-graduate training level required.  At least one year of this must be either professional practice experience or residency training.

License:

Must possess a valid DDS or DMD license.  Must possess current DEA licensure. 

Certification:

Current CPR (BLS Provider) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross. Certification may be obtained prior to orientation.

Knowledge of:        

Use of digital radiographs and electronic dental record keeping. 

Skill:   

Must understand or be willing to receive Native American cultural competency training and employ cultural awareness with our Native American community. Able to perform all aspects of prosthodontics including, but not limited to dentures, partials, stayplates, implants, and all fixed prosthodontics.  Must be able to effectively communicate with and be comfortable treating patients of all ages.

Ability to:      

Work with various types of patients from the young to the elderly.  Must be able to work with the Indian Community and be sensitive to the Indian culture and its needs.

Physical Demands:

There may be some carrying of small objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds.

Appointment Type: 

Part-Time

Compensation:

$134.00 - $142.00 per hour, depending on experience and internal equity.

Clinic Location: Soboba Clinic as Assigned

Soboba Indian Health Clinic (23119 Soboba Rd San Jacinto, Ca 92583), Morongo Indian Health Clinic (11555 ½ Potrero Banning, Ca 92220), San Manuel Indian Health Clinic (11980 Mt. Vernon Ave. Grand Terrance Ca, 92313), Torres Martinez Indian Clinic (66-655 Martinez Rd Thermal, Ca 92274), Cahuilla Indian Health Clinic (53000 Cahuilla Rd. Anza, Ca 92539), Barstow Indian Health Clinic (170 Yucca Ave. Barstow, Ca 92311), Santa Rosa Indian Health Clinic (65175 St. Highway 74 Mountain Center, Ca 92561) and Pechanga Indian Health Clinic (47001 Pala Rd. Temecula, Ca 92592).

Salary : $134 - $142