Overview:
Clinical Dentist
The Dentist is responsible for supervising, supporting, and guiding Dental Hygiene students in a clinical setting. This role ensures proper patient care, upholds clinical standards, and serves as a resource to both students and faculty regarding dental procedures and medical concerns.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and maintain a consistent presence in the clinic during all clinic sessions
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Respond to and manage all medical emergencies that arise during clinic hours
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Prescribe appropriate medications
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Administer local anesthesia when clinically indicated
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Answer questions from students and patients to support learning and patient understanding
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Serve as a clinical authority to dental hygiene faculty and staff on dental-related matters
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Identify and manage care for medically compromised patients
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Diagnose oral pathologies and make appropriate referrals to medical and/or dental professionals
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Refer patients for necessary follow-up treatment
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Prescribe pit and fissure sealants as appropriate for patient care
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Evaluate and identify oral lesions, anomalies, or deviations from the norm
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Review patient radiographs and provide diagnostic assessments based on findings
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Review patient medical histories and refer patients to physicians when necessary.
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Evaluate and provide feedback to students on patient care processes and outcomes.
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Consult with patients to explain and review treatment plans
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Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
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Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
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Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
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Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
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Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
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Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
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Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
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Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
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Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
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Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
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Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
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Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
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Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Licenses/Certifications
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Unencumbered Dentist license in the state of CO (required)
Education & Experience
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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental program (required)
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Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a dentist (required)
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Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the Education industry (preferred)
Skills
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Strong clinical judgment and the ability to respond effectively in medical emergencies
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In-depth knowledge of oral pathology, diagnostic procedures, and treatment planning
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Proficiency in dental tools and equipment (e.g., drills, digital x-rays, intraoral cameras)
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Knowledge of dental procedures (fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, etc.)
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Radiographic interpretation
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Local anesthesia administration
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Infection control and sterilization techniques
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Familiarity with dental software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft)
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Compassion and patient-centered care
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Communicate (orally or in writing) complex procedures in simple terms
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Calming anxious or fearful patients
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Professional bedside manner
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Collaboration with dental hygienists, assistants, and front office staff
Standard Abilities
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Able and willing to:
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Communicate, think, learn, and reason
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Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
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Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
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Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
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Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
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Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
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Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Abilities
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Ability to provide clear, supportive instruction and guidance to students in a clinical setting
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Ability to evaluate student performance objectively and provide constructive feedback
Work Environment
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Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
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This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
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No travel required.
Hourly rate range $75/HR