- Perform
routine and non-routine dental examinations of patients with the
evaluation of symptoms to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Monitor patients' conditions’, progress or response to treatment and
reevaluate treatment plans as necessary.
- Perform
dental procedures and refer patients for specialty consultation or
treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Provide
and manage direct patient care of patients of all ages, including
intraoral and extraoral examinations, evaluations, assessments,
diagnoses and treatment.
Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants and
administrative staff to ensure efficient, patient-centered care.
- Prescribe
pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate
to assessed intraoral conditions.
- Explain
dental procedures and provide education of proposed treatment plan(s) to
patients and family members. Promote preventive dental care and educate
patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention and health-related
conditions. Advise patients and
community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease
prevention. Provide health and wellness advice to patients or
caregivers.
- Maintain
accurate, complete and timely electronic dental records in accordance
with HIPAA, clinic protocols and billing protocols. Prepare official
health documents and patient records with proper and ethical coding
necessary for billing of all services provided.
- Collect,
record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history,
reports, or examination results in consultation with patient, family
members or other medical professionals.
- Ensure
the quality of the dental program and participate in work teams by
reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and
procedures.
- Participate
in community outreach programs, student/school screenings and oral
health education initiatives.
- Recommend
and assist with the design of dental program. Provide clinical advice in
program and resource development, grant funding and coordination. Advise
community regarding dental health and safety issues.
- May prepare
reports which include disease statistics or medical status of
individuals or other required information.
- Ensure
personal and professional compliance with all applicable federal, state,
tribal and local rules and regulations, AAAHC (Accreditation Association
of Ambulatory Healthcare) and infection control standards. Ensure
diagnosis, care and treatment follow all protocols established for dental
program operations .
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