Supervising Dentist - PT

Supervising Dentist

Position Summary:   
Supervises patient care services provided in the dental hygiene clinic. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

•  Provides anesthesia for patient care when indicated 

•  Administers nitrous oxide when indicated 

• Manages emergency medical procedures when necessary 

• Monitors safety practices and infection control standards in the dental clinic. 

• Authorizes and documents radiographs indicated for patient care.

• Authorizes dental hygiene treatment plan based on review of medical/dental history.
  

• Administers pharmaceutical medications when indicated for patient care. 

• Performs other clinical duties as directed by the Dental Hygiene Program Director.
  

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: 

•  Current dental license in state of practice 

•  Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill program goals 
•  Current CPR certification/health care provider 

•  Excellent oral and written communications 

•  Five years of full-time dental practice experience 

Classification:  Exempt 

Work Hours:  May be part-time or full-time, vary daily, and include evening/weekend hours. 

Travel:  None 

Working Environment:  Interior/Office