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:
o Placement of temporary filling material
o Re-cementation of a crown etc.
o Adjustment of sealant material
o 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
Required
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Three years of field experience.
Required
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Doctorate or better in Dentistry
Required
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