Dental Hygiene Clinic Director
About The Position
Supervises patient treatment in the dental hygiene clinic as required by the Indiana State Board of Dentistry Practice Act. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to : Consult with dental hygiene faculty and students regarding patient medical/dental histories. Prescribe radiographs. Evaluate the diagnostic quality of radiographs. Evaluate radiographs for abnormal and/or pathologic conditions. Perform dental exams on patients treated in the clinic and note normal, abnormal and pathologic conditions of the oral cavity and associated adjacent structures. Note and provide referral resources for patients needing additional treatment beyond the scope of the dental hygiene clinic. Coordinate activities and administer drugs (as needed) in an emergency situation. Administer anesthesia to patients when indicated or supervise the administration of local anesthesia by a dental hygiene student. Prescribe drugs for patients when indicated. Provide consultative services for clinical faculty and students so as to model collegial professional relationships. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Requirements
- Doctor of Dentistry degree from an accredited university.
- Holds an active license to practice dentistry from the Indiana State Board of Dentistry or eligible to obtain a State of Indiana License to practice dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Consult with dental hygiene faculty and students regarding patient medical/dental histories.
- Prescribe radiographs.
- Evaluate the diagnostic quality of radiographs.
- Evaluate radiographs for abnormal and/or pathologic conditions.
- Perform dental exams on patients treated in the clinic and note normal, abnormal and pathologic conditions of the oral cavity and associated adjacent structures.
- Note and provide referral resources for patients needing additional treatment beyond the scope of the dental hygiene clinic.
- Coordinate activities and administer drugs (as needed) in an emergency situation.
- Administer anesthesia to patients when indicated or supervise the administration of local anesthesia by a dental hygiene student.
- Prescribe drugs for patients when indicated.
- Provide consultative services for clinical faculty and students so as to model collegial professional relationships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
