Dentist

Responsibilities
The staff orthodontist reports to the Department Chairperson and is responsible for the following aspects of patient care, resident education and program development:

Direct patient care to children and adults requiring preventive, interceptive and definitive orthodontic treatment, cleft lip/palate orthodontics including palatal expansion, orthopedic movement of cleft segments including NAM and other specialized procedures for individuals with craniofacial anomalies. Patient care further involves the collaborative planning and management of individuals requiring orthognathic surgery including active involvement in all phases of treatment. The Staff Orthodontist may conduct any other procedures that fall within her/his area of specialization and are approved on the delineation of privileges. Patient care is the primary role of this provider and expected to be no less than 90 % of her/his time commitment.

Resident education is a product of resident observation of and/or participation in the above clinical activities as well as provision of lectures, seminars and chairside assistance, guidance and supervision to residents who are treating their own patients. Other elements of resident education may include:
1. Conducting ongoing formative evaluation processes and summative assessments;
2. Participation in resident selection processes;
3. Ensuring direct/indirect resident supervision consistent with Academic Affairs policies, institutional guidelines and CODA Standards.
4. Maintenance of an environment conducive to learning and free from distractions that could undermine or damage the educational experience.
5. Providing mentorship and role modeling consistent with institutional requirements and the ethical principles of the ADA
6. Participating in quality and performance improvement project development, monitoring and reporting.
7. Resident education provided by this individual will be limited to clinical teaching that overlaps with patient care, not purely didactic activities.

Other responsibilities:
1. The staff orthodontist will refer to the Craniofacial Center Clinical and Medical Directors all patients who should be scheduled for presentation to the team. If unable to participate personally at monthly Craniofacial Team meetings, the orthodontist must communicate in writing to team leadership the following:
a. The perceived need for team assessment
b. The status of orthodontic treatment
c. Orthodontic recommendations for next steps in care
d. Database elements including photographic and radiographic images that support decision making by the team.
2. The staff Orthodontist is also required to abide by all requirements of the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and adhere to Department Policy and Procedure.
3. The staff orthodontist will conduct any and all other activities appropriate for this position at the request of the Department Chairperson.