Part Time Dentist

MillenniumSoft Inc; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Millenniumsoft seeks a part-time Indiana-licensed dentist to provide on-site geriatric dental care at Indiana Veterans' Home in West Lafayette. The role spans 1–2 days per week, up to 8 hours total, focusing on age-related oral health conditions including those linked to Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.

The position requires a current Indiana dental license, DDS/DMD, CPR, and adherence to OSHA/CMS/VA guidelines. Experience in a VA or FQHC setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Indiana-licensed dentist
• 2+ years general dentistry experience
• 2+ years geriatric dental care experience
• OSHA/CDC infection control compliance knowledge

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial oral assessments and interpret portable radiographs
• Design daily mouth care plans and oversee fluoride applications/cleanings
• Perform fillings, treat periodontal disease, extract teeth, and repair dentures
• Prescribe antibiotics/analgesics and coordinate with facility medical staff on polypharmacy-related oral side effects
• Assess resident oral health using standardized nursing facility assessment tools for regulatory compliance
• Educate nursing/caregiving staff on daily oral hygiene for residents with cognitive or physical decline

Skills

Geriatric dental care

Infection control

Cross-functional coordination

General dentistry

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited institution

Job description

IVH 3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Engagement Type: Contract

Pay Rate: 0.01-100 / hr

Job Summary

Part-time Indiana-licensed Dentist needed to provide on-site geriatric dental care at Indiana Veterans' Home, 1-2 days/week (up to 8 hours total), focusing on age-related oral health conditions including those linked to Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.

Title/Role: IN-IVH- Part Time Dentist

Worksite Address: IVH 3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Pay Rate: $ 0.01-100 / hr

Job Summary

Part-time Indiana-licensed Dentist needed to provide on-site geriatric dental care at Indiana Veterans' Home, 1-2 days/week (up to 8 hours total), focusing on age-related oral health conditions including those linked to Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Conduct initial oral assessments and interpret portable radiographs
• Design daily mouth care plans and oversee fluoride applications/cleanings
• Perform fillings, treat periodontal disease, extract loose/decaying teeth, and repair or reline dentures
• Prescribe antibiotics/analgesics and coordinate with facility medical staff on polypharmacy-related oral side effects (e.g., dry mouth)
• Assess resident oral health using standardized nursing facility assessment tools for regulatory compliance
• Educate nursing/caregiving staff on daily oral hygiene for residents with cognitive or physical decline

Experience

• 2+ years practicing general dentistry (exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, crowns)
• 2+ years in geriatric dental care (dry mouth, root caries, periodontal disease)
• 2+ years ensuring CDC & OSHA infection control compliance (PPE, handwashing, single-use item disposal)

Key Skills

• General dentistry proficiency across exams, restorations, and prosthodontic repairs
• Geriatric and cognitive-decline-focused dental care
• Infection control protocol adherence
• Cross-functional coordination with nursing/medical staff

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Indiana dental license
• DDS or DMD from an accredited institution
• Current CPR certification
• Must meet OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, ISDH, and VA guidelines
• Preferred: VA, military, or FQHC setting experience; sedation dentistry or disability-patient experience
• Desired: Familiarity with dental implants and prosthodontics