Dental Therapist or Advanced Dental Therapist

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Red Cliff, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Dental therapists in Wisconsin are licensed mid-level oral health providers who work under dentist supervision to deliver routine dental care, preventive services, and education, particularly in underserved communities.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Dental Therapy Education Program , typically a three-year full-time program including clinical preceptorships
Apply for a Wisconsin Dental Therapy license through the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
Maintain current CPR and AED certification to practice
Renew their license by September 30 of each odd-numbered year and complete required continuing education
Computer literacy, in particular MS Xcel and Word (preferred).
Ability to work under stress and maintain composure.
Superior organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
Strong clinical skills in restorative and preventive dentistry .
Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
Competence in working under dentist supervision and collaborating with dental teams.
Must have valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.
Be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community outreach and serving underserved populations is highly valued

Responsibilities

Conducting oral examinations and assessing patient dental health
Preparing and filling cavities to treat dental decay
Performing simple tooth extractions when necessary
Fitting temporary crowns and other basic restorative procedures.
Providing preventive care and oral health education to patients
Assess and treat periodontal disease
Participating in outreach programs in schools, remote clinics, and senior care facilities to improve access to dental care
Working as part of a dentist-led team , collaborating with dental hygienists and dental assistants to increase clinic efficiency and allow dentists to focus on complex procedures
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving as related to the scope of dental therapy practice
Recognize abnormal conditions to ensure the health status of patients is not compromised by the dental therapy interventions
Implement therapeutic and preventative services
Communicate effectively with patients and members of the health care team to provide safe and effective oral health services
Apply ethical decision-making, professional responsibility, and legal and regulatory concepts to oral health care services
Provide oral health care within the scope of dental therapy to patients in all stages of life
Adheres to OSHA guidelines and infection control protocols
Maintains knowledge and understanding of Health Division services.
Assist patients in accessing available services and/or programs.
Maintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of patients in common areas of clinic.
Adheres to and supports facility policies, programs and activities.
Advance job knowledge and skills through continuing education efforts per annual evaluation and with Supervisor approval.
Attend staff and other meetings, in-services and other events as directed by Supervisor.