Dentist

Title/Role: IN-IVH-Part Time Dentist (808913)
Start Date: 11/30/2026
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Worksite Address: IVH, 3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Engagement Type: Contract
Agency Interview Type: Phone and in-person

Short Description:
Indiana licensed dentist; part-time, 8 hours per week (can be split into 1 or 2 days) There is no on-call requirement.

Complete 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.

Skills

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

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