Consultant Prosthodontist (LOCUM)

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

1. Obtaining a complete medical and dental history including the prescription of necessary intra and extra oral Roentgenograms, Study models, and Facial measurements.

2. The development of a plan of treatment including a discussion of the financial obligations involved. The treatment modalities will primarily concern the following:

• Fixed periodontal splinting via cast gold and fused porcelain restorations.
• Removable periodontal splinting with appropriate stops, indirect retainers, and other specialized construction features.
• Tempo-mandibular joint appliances for treatment of Myofacial Pain Dysfunction syndrome.
• Precision and semi-precision attachment partial dentures.
• Extensive crown and bridge restorations, particularly in advanced cases requiring the re-establishment of centric occlusion, with or without increased vertical dimension.
• All types of removable prosthesis, full and partial dentures, particularly those requiring obturation of cleft palates either congenital, post-surgical, or post radiation.
• The restoration to function, comfort, and acceptable aesthetics of missing teeth and alveolar structure resulting from facial trauma.
• All types of removable and fixed prosthesis that are retained or supported by dental implants.

3. The proper follow-up with all patients receiving extensive prosthetic care as relates to their ability to maintain the completed appliances and restorations.

4. As part of in-house educational program, offers periodic lecture material on all Prosthodontic matters.

5. Quality assurance within the Prosthodontic unit through written reports including continuing education and unit meetings.

6. Renders consultative opinions and directions to other Dentist and Physicians on Prosthodontic matters.

DENTAL LABORATORY QUALITY CONTROL:

1. Serves as the final authority to the Chief of Dental Services and the supervisor of the Dental Laboratory on all aspects related to the quality control of the laboratory functions. Monitors the appliances constructed by the laboratory for quality and advises the supervisor on techniques and methods for quality assurance.

2. Serves as a liaison between dental clinicians utilizing laboratory appliances and the laboratory unit.

3. Assists the Laboratory Supervisor with recommendations as to the latest developments of new techniques and materials for the construction of quality prosthetic appliances and restorations.