Position Overview

Calian requires a Dentist to provide dental services 1 day/week at a local detention facility. Extractions, root canals and fillings will be regular services, as well as providing pain management relief and responding to dental injuries from trauma and long standing complex chronic dental health concerns. Health education and teaching will also be an important part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary dental care, including x-rays and health promotions to inmates.
• Manage all aspects of dental care services including coordination of care provided by dental specialists to inmates to ensure continuity and integration of care
• Document all dental care in the dental records folder in compliance with relevant legislation and professional standards of practice. This includes dental assessments, treatment and consultations.
• The Dentist will provide the following dental services: provide urgent dental services for patients; diagnose and treat acute dental conditions and/or injuries; ensure pain secondary to dental problems is assessed and managed appropriately; treat and prevent patient’s infection due to dental problems; and address any dental problem which makes it impracticable for a patient to masticate.

Qualifications

• Must hold a certificate of registration issued by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO)
• Minimum of three years’ experience providing dental services
• Minimum three years of relevant clinical experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Urgent and acute dental care
• Mental health populations
• Individuals with substance use disorders
• Trauma-informed care
• Marginalized and diverse patient populations

Additional Requirements

• Valid CPR and First Aid
• Ability to obtain a Vulnerable sector check and an OPP Security Screening Level 3

Compensation

Based on skills and experience

Vacancy

We have 1 available position.