Dentist

This is a community–based position that serves residents of the Pueblo of San Felipe and eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives. Performs professional Dental care, providing urgent and comprehensive treatment including clinical and radiographic examination of the oral hard and soft tissues, diagnosis of oral pathology or irregular conditions, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontic, pedodontics, oral surgery, and preventive orthodontic services.

• Coordination of Dental Health Department activities in accordance with Pueblo of San Felipe Tribal Administration and the Indian Service P.L.93-638 contract funding requirements.
• Advises San Felipe Health Clinic staff, Health & Wellness staff, Tribal Administration, and Tribal Council on matters pertaining to oral health and prevention of dental diseases.
• Refers dental patients to authorized contract dental facilities if treatment is beyond the training or scope of work of the incumbent dentist.
• Informs patients and community about good dental health practices and participates in community-based education programs including comprehensive dental activities for the Pueblo Head Start and the San Felipe Elementary School Dental Program initiatives.
• Coordinates necessary equipment maintenance for the San Felipe Dental Clinic
• Assists with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data applicable to the oral health Status of the Pueblo of San Felipe tribal members.