Clinical Dentist

Clinical DentistThe Clinical Dentist plays a vital role in overseeing the clinical training of Dental Hygiene students, ensuring high standards of patient care, compliance, and student development. This position supervises, consults, refers, and instructs students while maintaining a presence in the clinic during all sessions.ResponsibilitiesSupervise and maintain a consistent presence in the clinic during all clinic sessionsRespond to and manage all medical emergencies that arise during clinic hoursPrescribe appropriate medicationsAdminister local anesthesia when clinically indicatedAnswer questions from students and patients to support learning and patient understandingServe as a clinical authority to dental hygiene faculty and staff on dental-related mattersIdentify and manage care for medically compromised patientsDiagnose oral pathologies and make appropriate referrals to medical and/or dental professionalsRefer patients for necessary follow-up treatmentPrescribe pit and fissure sealants as appropriate for patient careEvaluate and identify oral lesions, anomalies, or deviations from the normReview patient radiographs and provide diagnostic assessments based on findingsReview patient medical histories and refer patients to physicians when necessaryEvaluate and provide feedback to students on patient care processes and outcomesConsult with patients to explain and review treatment plansOrganize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise mannerFoster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labsMaintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and labMaintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practicesEvaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessmentsProvide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional successIdentify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attritionFoster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirementsProvide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholdersMeet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issuesProvide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course componentsMaintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progressDeliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.Other duties as assignedQualificationsLicenses/CertificationsActive and unencumbered Dentist license in the state of MO (required)Education & ExperienceMinimum five (5) years of experience as a practicing dentist (required)Must hold a current state Dentist license without restrictions (required)Graduate of an accredited dental program (required)Prior experience in the education industry (required)SkillsStrong communication and mentorship abilities to guide students in clinical practiceExpert knowledge of dental procedures, pathology identification, and radiograph interpretationProficiency in making medical and dental referrals based on patient evaluationsStrong decision-making and problem-solving skills to handle emergencies and patient care issuesWork effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple prioritiesProficiency in educational technology and administrative software for clinic managementStandard AbilitiesAble and willing to:Communicate, think, learn, and reasonUse computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasksSafely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locationsDemonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibilityAbility to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneouslyAbility to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the positionAbility to foster long-term relationships with stakeholdersWork EnvironmentWork is primarily conducted indoors in a climate-controlled clinic setting. Employees must be able to safely ambulate within the clinical spacePosition is designated as On Campus or On-Site, with exposure to student learning environments requiring adherence to established safety proceduresNo travel required