Supervising Dentist, Distance Dental Hygiene Programs

Monroe Community College•Rochester, NY

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time, hourly position with semester-by-semester appointment for a Supervising Dentist for Distance Dental Hygiene Programs. The role involves providing general and personal supervision for dental hygiene services as defined by New York State regulations. The Supervising Dentist will also substitute for other supervising dentists when their personal schedule allows. The position requires adherence to various guidelines and policies, including those from Monroe Community College, Federal, State, ADA CODA, OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, FERPA, and the State Board of Dentistry. The role also includes completing required onboarding and compliance trainings, as well as educational methods coursework. Monroe Community College expects employees to adhere to the College Code of Conduct, contribute to an equitable and inclusive environment, maintain technological competencies, commit to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college, and engage in professional growth, including ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unencumbered license to practice dentistry in New York State.
Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience.
CPR for Health Professionals certified.
A valid NYS driver's license with a clean record and access to reliable transportation.
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 commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Evidence of proficiency with technology.

Nice To Haves

Background in educational methodology
Active professional membership
Dental office management, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software
Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Responsibilities

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.
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 Dental Studies in-service/calibration seminars, program and department meetings, and advisory board meetings.
Coordinates and calibrates with full-time clinical course coordinators.
Understands and applies Monroe Community College, 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 MCC Human Resources on-boarding and annual compliance trainings.
Completes MCC Dental Studies Department educational methods coursework.