Supervising Dentist

Carrington College; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington College in California seeks an Attending Dentist to supervise student clinics at the Dental Hygiene Clinic, coordinate medical histories, and supervise radiographs and anesthesia administration as part of patient care. The role includes case referrals and oversight of minor procedures and fillings.

Ideal candidates hold a DDS/DMD, California license, current BLS/CPR, and have at least three years of field experience; teaching experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Dentist with DDS/DMD degree.
• Must hold current dental license in State of California.
• Current BLS and CPR card.
• Meet educational requirements as specified by ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation and other regional accrediting agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision for patient care at Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic when treatment is being provided by students.
• Consult with student, clinical instructors and the Clinic Coordinator regarding medical history, medication, and treatment planning.
• Refer 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.
• Provide dental screenings for clinic patients.
• Authorize radiographs and supply appropriate number of films.
• Evaluate, interpret and discuss radiographs with the student and instructor, and share findings with the patient when appropriate.
• Evaluate radiographs based on program criteria.
• Evaluate and select appropriate patients for sealant application.
• Refer all patients for comprehensive dental examination or immediate referral in case of emergency.
• Provide treatment and assist with minor dental procedures as necessary (temporary fillings, crown recementation, sealant adjustments).
• Attend to soft tissue injuries.
• Observe and evaluate NO2O and Local Anesthesia administration by students.
• Evaluate nitrous oxide/oxygen tank systems and document logs.

Education

DDS/DMD degree

California dental license

BLS and CPR card

ADA CODA education requirements

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.

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

Compensation:

The starting pay range for this position is $50.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Dentist with DDS/DMD degree
• Must hold current dental license in State of California
• Current BLS and CPR card.
• Meet educational requirements as specified by ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation and other regional
• At least three years field experience
• Teaching experience or training desirable

or national accrediting agencies.

Meet educational requirements as specified by Dental Hygiene Board of California

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, a 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.