Clinical Dentist - Part Time (Thursdays)

Concorde Career Colleges; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Dentist to supervise and instruct Dental Hygiene Students. This role involves overseeing clinic sessions, managing medical emergencies, and providing expert consultations on treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in dentistry and a valid state license. Join a supportive environment that values education and patient care, where your expertise can shape the next generation of dental professionals. If you are passionate about teaching and dedicated to patient well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as a dentist required.
• Must hold a valid state dental license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinic sessions and handle medical emergencies.
• Evaluate students and provide consulting services to patients.
• Review health histories and make necessary referrals.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Emergency Handling

Local Anesthesia Administration

Dental Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

State Dental License

Experience in Education Industry

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY

The Dentist supervises, consults, refers and instructs Dental Hygiene Students.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee and be present in the clinic during all clinic sessions.
2. Responsible for handling all medical emergencies that arise during clinic hours.
3. Prescribe proper medication as the need arises.
4. Administer local anesthesia when appropriate.
5. Answer questions from both students and patients.
6. Serve as authority to dental hygiene faculty/staff regarding dental matters.
7. Identify treatments for those patients that are medically compromised.
8. Identify pathologies and make appropriate referral—medical and/or dental.
9. Refer patients for follow-up treatment.
10. Prescribe pit and fissure sealants as needed.
11. Identify and evaluate any lesion, anomaly or deviation from the normal.
12. Review radiographs and make a subsequent diagnosis based on the review.
13. Review health histories of the patients and make referrals to a physician as necessary.
14. Evaluate students as they provide patient care—through each process and end result.
15. Provide consulting services to patients to suggest and review treatment plans.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Minimum of five years experience as a dentist.
• Must have appropriate state license.
• Prefer prior experience in the Education industry.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Concorde Career Colleges is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion or belief, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration based on merit, qualifications, and business need.