Supervising Dentist

Ember Education; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks an Attending Dentist to supervise dental hygiene students during patient care at the college clinic in California. The role includes reviewing medical histories, emergencies, and prescriptions, and collaborating with instructors and staff to ensure safe patient care.

The position requires a DDS/DMD, current CA license, BLS/CPR, and at least three years of field experience. Teaching experience is desirable; background checks are part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Dentist with DDS/DMD degree required.
• Must hold current dental license in State of California.
• Current BLS and CPR card required.
• Meet ADA CODA educational requirements and California Dental Hygiene Board rules.
• At least three years field experience; teaching experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision for patient care at Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic when treatment is provided by students.
• Manage medical history or dental emergencies with instructor/Clinic Coordinator.
• Consult with students, instructors and Clinic Coordinator on medical history, medication and vital signs.
• Refer patients for medical/dental consultations as necessary.
• Consult with patients and students on intra- and extra-oral findings.
• Provide dental screenings and authorize radiographs; supply films as needed.
• Evaluate radiographs and discuss findings with student and patient.
• Refer patients for comprehensive exam or emergency as needed.
• Assist with minor procedures: temporary fillings, crown re-cementation, sealant adjustments, soft tissue care.
• Observe and evaluate nitrous oxide and local anesthesia administration by students; document logs.

Skills

BLS Certification

CPR Certification

Teaching Experience

Dentistry Experience

Education

DDS or DMD degree

California dental license

Job 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.

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 or national accrediting agencies.
• Meet educational requirements as specified by Dental Hygiene Board of California
• At least three years field experience
• Teaching experience or training desirable

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

BLS

Novice

Experience

Required

Three years field experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Equal Opportunity Employer
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