Part-Time Geriatric Dentist for Veterans Home

Millenniumsoft; 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

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.