Clinic Dentist

The Clinic Dentist is responsible to treat clinic patients within the dental program underthe Administrative Jurisdiction of the Karuk Tribe. The Dentist demonstrates the ability toappropriately diagnose and treat program patients of all ages to achieve the best resultspossible, within an estimated treatment time, with maximum concern for patient comfortand deliver quality care. Dentist is required to appropriately document: findings,diagnosis, patient’s medication conditions, allergies, patient’s general oral health andtreatment rendered using the electronic patient records system. Assists with thedevelopment and coordination of all dental policies and procedures, conducts training asrequired. Responsible in monitoring assigned dental continuous quality improvementactivities, and serves as a member of the Accreditation Continuous Quality ImprovementCommittee (ACQI). Offers professional advice to the Dental Director as appropriate.Attends Council Health Board Meetings and provides reports as requested. Providesprimary dental care, dental supervision, coordinate training activities and institutepreventative dental care programs.