PT - Supervisory Dentist/Faculty

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Mainland is seeking a part-time DDS/DMD faculty member to supervise dental hygiene student care and treatment plans under clinic faculty, in line with the Texas State Dental Practice Act.

Primary duties include supervising clinical care, advising on medical history and referrals, and ensuring documentation integrity, with teaching duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in or supervising a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.
• Formal education in teaching methodologies or clinical education and grading.
• Working knowledge of Texas State Board of Dental Examiners laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical emergency response protocol.
• Familiarity with OSHA and Texas infection control standards.
• Familiarity with ALARA principles for radiograph prescription.

Responsibilities

• Meet CODA and TSBDE standards and assist in clinical program accreditation.
• Follow clinical policies, work with program administrator to implement changes.
• Consult on patient medical history and need for medical consultations.
• Screen orofacial structures and refer for evaluation as needed.
• Maintain, document, and review confidential patient charts.
• Prescribe subgingival medicaments, oral care products, and antimicrobials as indicated.
• Authorize and interpret radiographs; evaluate treatment needs.

Skills

Teaching in CODA dental hygiene clinic

Teaching methodologies/clinical教育

Knowledge of TSBDE dental laws/reg

Medical emergency response protocol

OSHA infection control standards

ALARA radiograph principles

CODA standards familiarity

Education

DDS/DMD or CODA-accredited terminal degree

Job description

The primary responsibility of the DDS / DMD in clinic is to supervise all care and treatment plans developed and carried out by dental hygiene students and overseen by clinic faculty as outlined by the Texas State Dental Practice Act. Didactic and laboratory teaching may be assigned as needed.

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Position Funding

Position Funding Regular

• DDS/ DMD or similar relevant terminal degree from CODA accredited school.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

• Experience teaching in, or supervising a clinic at a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
• Formal education in teaching methodologies or clinical education and grading.
• Working knowledge of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Dental Hygiene and Dental laws and regulation.
• Medical emergency response protocol.
• OSHA and Texas State standards in infection control.
• ALARA principles for radiograph prescription.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA ) standards for dental hygiene programs.

Job Duties

• Meet CODA and TSBDE set standards and assist in the clinical program accreditation process.
• Follow all clinical policies and procedures and work with the program administrator to make changes as needed.
• Provide consultation on patient’s medical history and direct the need for medical consultations.
• Perform screening of orofacial structures and tissues, recognize deviations from normal and provide referrals for evaluation.
• Maintain, document and review thorough, accurate and confidential patient charts.
• Prescribe subgingival medicaments, oral care products and antimicrobials as indicated.
• Authorize radiographs, interpret radiographs, and evaluate treatment needs.
• Diagnose dental hygiene treatment needs and oversee treatment provision within the clinic.
• Discuss clinical presentation and referral needs with students and patients in a thorough and detailed manner.
• Authorize sealant placement and adjust sealants as needed.
• Observe and grade students’ clinical skills following course objectives. Provide feedback to students verbally and on grading form.
• Administer local anesthesia, authorize and supervise students and faculty administering local anesthesia.
• Consult students or staff on recommended course of action post percutaneous exposures.
• Participate in orientations, meetings, and calibration activities as a department.
• Meet with program administrator and faculty to promote continuous evaluation and improvement in program procedures, policies, and clinical operations.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

• Active license from TSBDE or ability to obtain license prior to appointment.

Physical Requirements

• This job requires working in a clinical and laboratory setting. Occasional lifting, bending, standing and dexterity are expected. The job may require sedentary work, including sitting for long periods of time. Communication in English, both verbally and in written form are required daily.

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you currently hold an active DDS/DMD license by the TSBDE?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do not hold an active license by the TSBDE, do you have the ability to obtain a TSBDE DDS/DMD license?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts (1 of 3)
• Licensure/Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
• Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)
• Additional Licensure/Certification

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College of the Mainland
1200 Amburn Rd.
Texas City, TX 77591
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