Supervising Dentist

Ember Education; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ember Education invites qualified dentists to join our Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic as an Attending Dentist. The role involves supervising student-provided patient care, ensuring clinical safety, and guiding treatment planning in collaboration with instructors.

You will review medical histories, manage emergencies, authorize radiographs, and support minor procedures while maintaining strict compliance with licensing and educational standards.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD required.
• Active state dental license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical practice experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patient care by students at Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic.
• Coordinate with the clinical instructor and Clinic Coordinator on medical history and emergencies.
• Consult with students and staff on medications, vital signs, and patient concerns.
• Refer patients for medical/dental consultations as needed.
• Evaluate radiographs and discuss findings with the student and patient.
• Provide dental screenings and assist with minor procedures as required.
• Authorize radiographs, prescribe medications, and manage film supplies.
• Monitor nitrous oxide administration and anesthesia safety during clinical sessions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical supervision

Education

DDS or DMD (Doctor of Dental Surgery / Doctor of Medical Dentistry)

State dental license

Job description

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.
• Provides treatment and assists with minor dental procedures as necessary such as Re-cementation of a crown etc.
• Provides treatment and assists with minor dental procedures as necessary such as Adjustment of sealant material.
• Provides treatment and assists with minor dental procedures as necessary such as 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

Background and Screening

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.

Education

Doctorate or better in Dentistry.

Experience

2 years' clinical practice experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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