Clinical Dentist - Part Time (Thursdays)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Dentist to supervise and instruct Dental Hygiene Students in Memphis. This part-time role, primarily on Thursdays, involves overseeing clinic sessions, managing medical emergencies, prescribing medications, and evaluating students' performance. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of dental experience and a valid state license. Join a supportive environment where you can make a significant impact on the next generation of dental professionals while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule.

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.
• Prescribe medications and administer anesthesia as needed.
• Evaluate students providing patient care.

Skills

Dentistry

Patient Care

Anesthesia Administration

Medical Emergency Handling

Communication

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

State Dental License

Job description

Clinical Dentist - Part Time (Thursdays)

Job Locations

US-TN-Memphis

Job ID

2025-7409

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 session.

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