Dentist - LTE, Wisconsin
Job Duties
Under the general supervision of the Dental Director and administrative direction of the Dentist Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the practice of general dentistry and all matters requiring professional judgment; monitors dental disease, restores and maintains dental function, and assists in the maintenance of good dental health and well being of the inmates. Duties include the examination and evaluation of the oral condition of all inmates upon admission and at periodic intervals; performance of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontic, endodontic, prosthodontics, adjunctive and emergency, and oral surgery; referral of specialized orthodontic and complex treatment to community specialists; direction of the clinical activities of ancillary dental personnel; assistance in completion and submission of monthly and annual dental activity reports; provision of dental health education on an individual and group basis; provision of care and maintenance of dental equipment, direction of infection control procedures and elimination of biohazards within the dental operatory. Provides assistance to the Dental Director in other related dental duties when not providing direct dental care.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Job Duties
Under the general supervision of the Dental Director and administrative direction of the Dentist Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the practice of general dentistry and all matters requiring professional judgment; monitors dental disease, restores and maintains dental function, and assists in the maintenance of good dental health and well being of the inmates. Duties include the examination and evaluation of the oral condition of all inmates upon admission and at periodic intervals; performance of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontic, endodontic, prosthodontics, adjunctive and emergency, and oral surgery; referral of specialized orthodontic and complex treatment to community specialists; direction of the clinical activities of ancillary dental personnel; assistance in completion and submission of monthly and annual dental activity reports; provision of dental health education on an individual and group basis; provision of care and maintenance of dental equipment, direction of infection control procedures and elimination of biohazards within the dental operatory. Provides assistance to the Dental Director in other related dental duties when not providing direct dental care.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practice of general dentistry.
- Skill in performing required dental procedures.
- Must be physically able to perform with a high degree of skill the dental procedures described in this Position Description.
- Ability to guide performance, monitor and evaluate the work of ancillary dental personnel.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel and services and to function in a team approach to health problems.
- Interest in keeping abreast of new developments in dental and correctional health care and to participate in continuing education.
