Supervising Dentist

Carrington College; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington College seeks an Attending Dentist to provide clinical supervision in the Dental Hygiene Clinic while students perform care under supervision. You will supervise and consult with instructors and staff on medical histories, emergencies, and radiographic decisions.

The role requires a DDS or DMD, state license, and BLS certification, with at least two years of clinical practice; teaching experience is preferred. Position is based in Idaho, Boise, with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• State dentist license.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA or ARC).
• 2 years of clinical practice experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision for patient care at the Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic when treatment is performed by students.
• Manage medical history or dental emergencies with the clinician-instructor/Clinic Coordinator.
• Consult with students, clinical instructors and Clinic Coordinator regarding medical history, medications, and vital signs questions or concerns.
• Refer patients for medical/dental consultations as necessary.
• Consult with students, clinical faculty and patients on extra-oral and intra-oral findings deviating from normal.
• Provide dental screenings for clinic patients and authorize radiographs; prescribe and supply appropriate films.
• Evaluate radiographs with the student and instructor and share findings with the patient when appropriate.
• Evaluate and select patients for sealant application; refer for comprehensive exam or emergency as needed.
• Provide treatment and assist with minor procedures such as temporary fillings, crown recementation, sealant adjustments, and soft tissue injury care.
• Observe and evaluate NO2O and Local Anesthesia administration by students; document nitrous oxide/oxygen tank system logs.

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Job Details

Description

Summary

Attending Dentist’s Responsibilities

Dentists provide clinical supervision for patient care at Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic when treatment is being provided by students.

• Manage with the assistance of the clinical instructor and/or Clinic Coordinator any medical history or

dental emergency related to the care of patients, students and faculty.

• Consult with student, clinical instructors and the Clinic Coordinator regarding medical history, medication,

and vital sign questions or concerns.

• Refers patients for medical/dental consultations as necessary.
• Consult with students, clinical faculty and the patient on extra-oral and intra-oral findings which deviate

from normal.

• Provides appropriate dental screenings for clinic patient.
• Authorizes radiographs, provides prescription and supplies appropriate number of films.
• Evaluates, interprets and discusses radiographs with the student, clinical instructor and shares findings with

the patient when appropriate.

• Evaluates radiographs based on program criteria.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate patients for sealant application.
• Refers all patients for comprehensive dental examination or immediate referral in case of emergency.
• Provides treatment and assists with minor dental procedures as necessary such as:
• Placement of temporary filling material
• Re-cementation of a crown etc.
• Adjustment of sealant material
• Tends to soft tissue injuries.
• Observes and evaluates NO2O and Local Anesthesia administration by students.
• Evaluates nitrous oxide/oxygen tank system with the clinical assistant and documents logs.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD)
• State dentist license
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider (AHA or ARC)
• 2 years' clinical practice experience
• Teaching experience preferred

All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening. This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search. Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System.