Supervising Dentist

South College•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

South College Nashville is seeking a Supervising Dentist for the Dental Hygiene and Assisting program. Responsibilities: Provides General Supervision for dental hygiene and assisting services pursuant to the Tennessee Dental Practice Act. Provides Direct Supervision for dental hygiene and assisting services pursuant to the Tennessee Dental Practice Act. Provides diagnostic, consultive, and referral services with guidance from clinical coordinators. Evaluates patient medical and dental history, periodontal charting, and restorative charting. Consults with primary care providers for medical clearance. Evaluates lesions, anomalies, or other pathologies for referral. Manages medical emergencies. Approves and evaluates dental radiographs. Follows AAP guidelines. Approves, administers, and/or supervises the administration of local anesthesia by faculty and students. Authorizes and evaluates dental sealants. Provides instruction and evaluation in the clinical setting. Serves as a resource for questions that faculty/students may have regarding patient care. Attends and participates in Faculty in-service/calibration seminars, program and department meetings, and advisory board meetings. Coordinates and calibrates with full-time clinical course coordinators. Understands and applies South College, Tennessee, Federal, State, ADA CODA, OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, FERPA, and State Board of Dentistry guidelines, policies, rules, and/or regulations. Complies with and is present at ADA CODA Accreditation Site Visits. Completes required South College Human Resources on-boarding and annual compliance trainings. Complies with South College Dental Hygiene clinical processes and procedures.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unencumbered license to practice dentistry in Tennessee.
CPR for Health Professionals certified.
Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience.
Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing).
Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
Evidence of proficiency with or ability to learn technology.

Nice To Haves

Background in educational methodology
Active professional membership
Dental office management, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software

Responsibilities

Provides General Supervision for dental hygiene and assisting services pursuant to the Tennessee Dental Practice Act.
Provides Direct Supervision for dental hygiene and assisting services pursuant to the Tennessee Dental Practice Act.
Provides diagnostic, consultive, and referral services with guidance from clinical coordinators.
Evaluates patient medical and dental history, periodontal charting, and restorative charting.
Consults with primary care providers for medical clearance.
Evaluates lesions, anomalies, or other pathologies for referral.
Manages medical emergencies.
Approves and evaluates dental radiographs.
Follows AAP guidelines.
Approves, administers, and/or supervises the administration of local anesthesia by faculty and students.
Authorizes and evaluates dental sealants.
Provides instruction and evaluation in the clinical setting.
Serves as a resource for questions that faculty/students may have regarding patient care.
Attends and participates in Faculty in-service/calibration seminars, program and department meetings, and advisory board meetings.
Coordinates and calibrates with full-time clinical course coordinators.
Understands and applies South College, Tennessee, Federal, State, ADA CODA, OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, FERPA, and State Board of Dentistry guidelines, policies, rules, and/or regulations.
Complies with and is present at ADA CODA Accreditation Site Visits.
Completes required South College Human Resources on-boarding and annual compliance trainings.
Complies with South College Dental Hygiene clinical processes and procedures.