Dentist

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). • Prescribing necessary antibiotics or analgesics and coordinating with the facility's medical staff regarding polypharmacy (managing dry mouth and side effects of resident medications).

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.