Responsible for a community program for the prevention of dental disease within the geographical boundaries of the Service Unit. Serves as a consultant and direct care provider to all dental programs of the Service Unit geographical area to carry out the preventive dental programs. Trains Service Unit and tribal personnel in periodontal procedures and strategies which result in meeting dental program objectives. Performs other related duties as assigned. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position described.
Knowledge of oral anatomy and pathology to examine patients teeth to determine extent of abnormal condition regarding treatment. Knowledge of dental prophylaxis to provide dental prophylaxis and therapeutic dental hygiene treatment 3. Knowledge of oral hygiene and dental disease promotion techniques. Please review KSA's carefully. This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis.