Student Health Dentist

Alabama A&M University; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama-A in Alabama is seeking a licensed dentist to perform comprehensive examinations, diagnose and plan treatments, and provide restorative and endodontic care. The role includes managing acute dental pain and emergencies, while collaborating with campus medical staff to address comorbidities.

The position emphasizes preventive care, digital radiography proficiency, and detailed documentation. Involvement in CE and quality-improvement meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD and current Alabama dental license.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience with digital dentistry preferred.
• Sensitivity to underserved student populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Provide restorative care, simple extractions, limited endodontics, periodontal therapy, and emergency care.
• Manage acute dental pain and urgent walk-ins.
• Collaborate with campus medical staff to address dental and medical comorbidities.
• Complete detailed clinical notes, treatment plans, consents, and referrals.
• Ensure radiographs meet diagnostic and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with the Dental Director and hygienists/assistants for efficient patient flow.
• Participate in continuing education and clinic quality-improvement meetings.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Patient care

Education

DDS or DMD

Alabama dental license

Tools

Intraoral scanners

Digital radiography

Job description

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is to be performed in the identified position. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified as other duties may be assigned.

Summary

• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Provide restorative care, simple extractions, limited endodontics, periodontal therapy, and emergency care.
• Manage acute dental pain, infections, and urgent walk-ins.
• Prescribe medications within Alabama prescribing laws.
• Emphasize prevention, oral hygiene instruction, and whole-health integration.
• Identify dental issues that may interfere with a student’s ability to attend class, focus, or perform academically.
• Collaborate with campus medical staff to address dental - medical comorbidities.
• Complete detailed, accurate clinical notes, treatment plans, consents, and referrals.
• Ensure radiographs meet diagnostic and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with the Dental Director and hygienists/assistants for efficient patient flow.
• Participate in continuing education and clinic quality-improvement meetings.
• DDS/DMD and current Alabama dental license.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with digital dentistry preferred (intraoral scanners, digital radiography).
• Sensitivity to the unique needs of students from underserved populations.
• Experience with digital dentistry preferred (intraoral scanners, digital radiography).
• Sensitivity to the unique needs of students from underserved populations.