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Between The University of North Carolina <br />School of Dentistry for its <br />Department of Dental Ecology <br />And OCHD <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />3. The School of Dentistry will provide the services of one Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor <br />to The Health Department for the purpose of providing attending dentist supervision for dental residents <br />and students who provide services through the UNC School of Dentistry under this agreement. <br />`~3;d I :7 bJ ~~ <br />4. School of Dentistry will bill The Health Department ~~at the close of each quarter <br />for the amount of this contract for the services of one Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor. <br />5. The person whose services are to be provided pursuant to the Agreement is, for all purposes <br />an employee of The University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. <br />6. While the School of Dentistry Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor is working at the Orange <br />County Health Department, professional liability insurance coverage will be provided by the School of <br />Dentistry with coverage of at least $1 million, per occurence, $3 million aggregate. <br />7. Any requested time away from clinical duties must be submitted to the Health Department <br />Dental Division Director at least two months in advance or in the case of illness, the Division Director <br />must be notified immediately. The School of Dentistry is not responsible for providing alternate coverage <br />in the event of absences. <br />8. The Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor shall provide the following services to the Health <br />Department: <br />A. Provide dental care for adults and children within the scope of the OCHD Dental Health <br />Services Standards of Care: <br />1. Meets daily production standard of $2,500 to $3,000 per day. <br />2. Assures that all clinical staff is meeting production standards. <br />B. Use professional judgment to facilitate the accomplishment of the following: <br />1. Provide our patients with quality care. <br />2. Deliver that care in a timely and compassionate manner. <br />3. Perform a clinical exam (limited or comprehensive) in order to observe and <br /> record pertinent information regarding the physical condition and dental needs of <br /> the patient. <br />4. Based on the results of the examination, a diagnosis and proposed treatment plan <br /> will be developed. <br />5. Presentation of treatment plan to the patient will relate to the patient's need and <br /> desires. <br />6. Treatment plan alternatives, when appropriate, will be developed and presented <br /> to each patient. <br />7. Amalgam and composite restorations. <br />8. Simple extractions and those extractions that become surgical. <br />9. Pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, sealants, prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, <br /> fluoride. <br />10. Performs emergency dental treatment for relief of pain and/or infection. <br />11. Triage dental emergency patients appointments daily. <br />