BDS Doctor

Skills:

Oral Diagnosis, Clinical Documentation, Infection Control, Patient Care, Emergency Management, Restorative Dentistry, Healthcare Quality Standards, Treatment Planning,Manage and conduct Executive Health Check-up (EHC) package for patients on daily basis with the Director and the consultantsPerform routine dental procedures like oral prophylaxis, fluoride application, extractions, restorations, root canals, crown and bridge, post and core, complete and partial dentures and other preventive procedures, and establish a plan for better dental health and hygiene as per clinical privilegesPrescribe medications for dental ailments, such as antibiotics, analgesics, topical ointments and mouthwash as per clinical privilegesCollect and collate and analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose dental disease of the patientObtain consent from patient/patient relatives in OPD and IPD for dental and maxillofacial proceduresFollow infection control protocols during OPD and IPD procedures.Prepare and release discharge summary as advised by the primary consultantsAssist all consultants in OPD, Ambulatory and OT during minor and major dental and maxillofacial proceduresProvide post-operative instructions and carry out discharge process as directed by the consultantsExplain procedures and discuss dental investigation results or prescribed treatments with patient and familyEducate patients about oral health, hygiene, brushing techniques, flossing and other preventive methodsActive participation in all dental check-up camps conducted through the organizationManage and communicate with other staff members to provide care to the patientsMonitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary and discuss the same with the treating ConsultantConduct regular ward rounds at a time that facilitates efficient patient flow and meets treatment objectives to assure continuity of patient careIdentify patient's risk status and act appropriatelyMaintain and update documentation in Hospital Information System with respect to assigned clinical responsibilities including patient history, clinical assessment, prescriptions, medications, progress notes, investigations, discharge notes and any other medical recordsEnsure accurate exchange of information during care transition and transfer of patients ensuring that patient privacy and confidentiality is duly protected at all the timesFollow use of evidence based practice to ensure patient safetyWork collaboratively with other disciplines and departments to execute effective and appropriate treatment plans for individual patientsParticipate in interdepartmental meetings, committees and fulfill the responsibilities as assignedAttend to on call emergency care in case of needParticipate as per the defined role during any internal / external disasterEnsure the following activities are completed with respect to discharge process:

Provisional Discharge:

• Confirmation of discharge by Consultants
• Confirmation and clearance of investigations done on the day of the discharge
• Removal of all lines and tubes in coordination with Nursing team
  

Mark For Discharge:

• Completion of discharge summary
  

Any other responsibility as assigned by the organization on the need basis

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Include Additional Certification Required if any

Necessary:

BDS

Desirable:

MDS

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Type of roles (and duration) which an individual ideally should have done in his/her prior experience to be detailed

Necessary:

1-5 years post the graduation.