Dental Hygiene Instructor, Continuing Education

Clinical Adjunct Faculty Position

The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (FSDH) seeks clinical adjunct faculty to deliver high quality education and evaluation to students in both onsite and external clinical settings. The selected candidate may have responsibilities in teaching clinical skills to undergraduate students in lab and clinical courses. Subject matter taught may include the following; dental materials, pain management, instrumentation and radiology skills, infection control practices, patient assessment, and other delegable duties in Massachusetts.

The FSDH baccalaureate undergraduate program educates students to become competent licensed oral health preventive care specialists, providing patient care in both private and public health practice settings. The program also prepares students to become consumer advocates, researchers, educators and change agents in the field of oral health.

Delivers instruction in face-to-face onsite or external clinical practice settings.

Guides students in understanding the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice and the Dental Hygiene Process of Care.

Assesses students' competency in the performance of steps in the Dental Hygiene Process of Care including; vital signs, intra and extra oral exams, dental charting, periodontal charting and diagnosis using the 2018 Periodontal Classifications, treatment planning and implementation, pain management, instrumentation skills, delivery of preventive agents, and re-evaluation/assessing patient care outcomes.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required:

Minimum of an Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene, with a Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum of 2 years of work experience in DH clinical practice

Commitment to undergraduate education and student success

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with all individuals and teams in a professional manner

Engaged in lifelong learning, assess, and enhance your capabilities in this area

Model professional development in oral health care and education

Model effective interactions with patients, colleagues, and students

Accept and respond to feedback about your performance

Understands the scope of practice for dental hygienists, and stays within these parameters while teaching in the FSDH clinic

Recognize and act on the need for collaboration

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