Duties involve the planning and administration of programs to prevent future dental diseases and to treat existing dental deficiencies.
Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and clerical employees.
Duties are performed under the general direction of the Director of the Health Improvement Division. Visits schools to evaluate field operations and to discuss department programs with school officials. Oversees the inspection of fluoridation installations and consults with local personnel to maintain optimum levels of fluoridation. Reviews treatment plans of dental consultants to monitor appropriate treatment of needy clients who qualify for assistance under various dental assistance programs. Oversees data collection and monitoring of services provided by individual dentists in the state and develops programmatic changes based on data analysis.