Supervising Dentist, Dental Studies, Part-time

Monroe Community College•Rochester, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, hourly position for a Supervising Dentist within the Dental Studies department, appointed on a semester-by-semester basis. The role involves providing general and personal supervision for dental hygiene services as defined by New York State regulations, as well as personal supervision for dental assisting students during patient treatment labs. 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 the College, Federal, State, ADA CODA, OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, FERPA, and the State Board of Dentistry. The role also includes participation in departmental meetings, seminars, and training, and contributing to an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative college environment.

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 general supervision for dental hygiene services as stated in 61.9 b under the NYS OP-Ed, Practice of dental hygiene.
Provides personal supervision for dental hygiene services as stated in 61.9 c under the NYS OP-Ed, Practice of dental hygiene.
Provides personal supervision for dental assisting students during patient treatment labs.
Substitutes for other supervising dentists as personal schedule allows.
Provides diagnostic, consultive, and referral services with guidance from full-time 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.
Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Commits to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.