Supervising Dentist (Three Days per Week)

Northcentral Technical College

Town of Wausau (WI)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Northcentral Technical College is seeking a Supervising Dentist to oversee dental program students during clinical procedures and ensure adherence to standards. The role includes mentoring students, evaluating clinical performance, and collaborating with faculty to integrate practical experiences into the curriculum.

The position requires a DDS/DMD, an active Wisconsin dental license, CODA-accredited training, and at least two years of clinical dentistry experience.

Qualifications

DDS/DMD; Current license, active and unrestricted, to practice Dentistry in the state of WI
Graduate of an accredited dental school (CODA)
Minimum two years of clinical dental experience
CPR certification currently active

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical supervision to dental program students during patient care.
Ensure students adhere to clinical protocols and high patient care standards.
Conduct regular assessments of clinical competencies and skills development.
Address infection control and safety issues in the clinical setting.
Offer guidance on patient interaction and communication skills.
Review and evaluate students' clinical performance and provide feedback.
Mentor students and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Infection control

Communication skills

Ethical standards

CPR

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Wisconsin dental license

CODA-accredited dental school

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. If you have a desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we'd love for you to join our team!

Job Description & Qualifications:

Job Summary

The Supervising Dentist will supervise dental program students during clinical procedures.

This role is scheduled to work Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

Clinical Supervision:

Provide direct clinical supervision to dental program students during patient care.
Ensure students adhere to clinical protocols and maintain high standards of patient care.
Conduct regular assessments of clinical competencies and skills development.
Address any issues related to infection control and safety in the clinical setting.
Offer guidance on patient interaction and communication skills.
Review and evaluate students' clinical performance and provide constructive feedback.
Monitor students' adherence to ethical and professional standards in patient care.
Demonstrate the NTC Core Abilities and Standards of Teaching Excellence in the delivery of instruction

Curriculum Development:

Collaborate with faculty to integrate clinical experiences into the dental hygiene curriculum.
Assist in the implementation of practical, hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Incorporate industry advancements and evidence-based practices into clinical education.
Supports and implements assessment tools for evaluating clinical proficiency.

Clinical Protocols and Procedures:

Ensure students understand and follow established clinical protocols and procedures.
Maintain clinical guidelines to align with industry best practices.
Monitor compliance with safety regulations and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Student Mentorship:

Act as a mentor to dental program students.
Provide guidance on professional growth.
Assist students in navigating challenges related to clinical experiences.
Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students.

Quality Assurance:

Implement quality assurance measures to ensure program effectiveness.
Conduct periodic assessments of student clinical work, program outcomes, and student performance.
Collaborate with accreditation bodies to maintain program accreditation.
Implement evidence-based practices to enhance the quality of education.

Community Engagement:

Foster partnerships with local dental clinics and healthcare facilities.
Facilitate community outreach programs to promote oral health awareness.
Encourage student participation in community service activities.
Establish and maintain relationships with industry professionals for potential collaborations.

Minimum Qualifications Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education: Professional Degree

DDS/DMD; Current license, active and unrestricted, to practice Dentistry in the state of WI Graduate of an accredited dental school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

Experience: 2 Years

Additional Experience Information:

Clinical knowledge to practice comprehensive dentistry, including diagnosis and treatment of oral health issues.
Must have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent of clinical experience in dentistry.
Current in CPR

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.

Math Skills:

Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.

Technical Skills:

Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.

Customer Service Skills:

Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.

Other Requirements

DDS; Current license to practice Dentistry in the state of Wisconsin

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs - Low

Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs - Low

Carrying/Lifting > 50lbs - N/A

Sitting - Medium

Standing/walking/climbing - Medium

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending - Low

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement - Medium