Supervisory Dentist (Deputy Chief)

This position serves as the Deputy Dental Chief over the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) Dental Program in the managerial and administrative program direction to professional dental and support staff which perform both standard and difficult complex dentistry in providing corrective preventive and rehabilitative services. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

The incumbent provides leadership, direction and technical expertise in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the clinical functions of the Dental Clinic. The incumbent confers and makes recommendations to the hospital administration pertaining to hospital policy, initiation of new therapies or need for new equipment. Makes oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity, and a diagnosis of pathological or irregular conditions.

Performs restoration of simple and compound cavities with standard and prescribed material (cement, amalgam, silicate, etc.) Practices prosthetic dentistry by studying patient's mouth to determine type of restoration required; taking mouth impressions and bite registrations for crowns, jackets, dentures and bridges; trying temporary setups in patients' mouth, and fitting and inserting the finished appliances.