Dentist Scope of Work for Indiana Veterans’ Home
Providers focus on age-related dental issues, managing conditions like Alzheimer’s, and treating patients onsite at Indiana Veterans’ Home 1-2 days a week (up to 8 hours total).- Conduct initial oral assessments and interpreting portable radiographs.
- Designing daily mouth care plans and overseeing fluoride applications or cleanings.
- Performing fillings, treating periodontal disease, extracting loose/decaying teeth, and repairing or relining dentures.
- Prescribing necessary antibiotics or analgesics and coordinating with the facility's medical staff regarding polypharmacy (managing dry mouth and side effects of resident medications).
- Assessing resident oral health using standardized nursing facility assessment tools to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Educating nursing and caregiving staff on how to safely and effectively provide daily oral hygiene for residents with cognitive or physical decline.
