Staff Dentist, Dental Hygiene
About The Position
The Staff Dentist is an integral member of the Dental Hygiene Program who works in collaboration with the supervising dental hygiene faculty in treating patients scheduled for care in the JCCC dental hygiene on-site clinical facility. This current position is for Mondays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm that will begin in the fall 2026 semester. The Staff Dentist will supervise, mentor and assist students in evaluations for health records, restorative charting, caries risk, occlusion and radiographic surveys. Specifically, the dentist’s role includes: Performing an initial and periodic examination on patients presenting for periodontal maintenance, Providing a dental diagnosis for each patient, Making referrals for care beyond dental hygiene needs, Consulting on complex medical histories, Preparing prescriptions as needed, Reviewing radiographs with students and discussing the patient’s caries risk assessment and dental needs, Grading radiographs as indicated, Utilization of an Electronic Record and Digital Imaging Systems, Learning and following all JCCC clinical policies and procedures and the operation of the Dental Management System.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years Clinical Practice Experience
- DDS License
- Kansas Dental License
- Ability to mentor students with constructive feedback
Nice To Haves
- Teaching Experience
- Clinical Teaching Experience
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor and assist students in evaluations for health records, restorative charting, caries risk, occlusion and radiographic surveys.
- Perform an initial and periodic examination on patients presenting for periodontal maintenance.
- Provide a dental diagnosis for each patient.
- Make referrals for care beyond dental hygiene needs.
- Consult on complex medical histories.
- Prepare prescriptions as needed.
- Review radiographs with students and discuss the patient’s caries risk assessment and dental needs.
- Grade radiographs as indicated.
- Utilize an Electronic Record and Digital Imaging Systems.
- Learn and follow all JCCC clinical policies and procedures and the operation of the Dental Management System.
Benefits
- Tuition discount for JCCC courses
- More flexibility on scheduling
- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
