Supervising Dentist

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution
   

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Supervising Dentist Description

South College Nashville is seeking a Supervising Dentist for the Dental Hygiene and Assisting program. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides General Supervision for dental hygiene and assisting services pursuant to the Tennessee Dental Practice Act.
• Provides Direct Supervision for dental hygiene and assisting services pursuant to the Tennessee Dental Practice Act.
• 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 and students.
• 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 Faculty in-service/calibration seminars, program and department meetings, and advisory board meetings.
• Coordinates and calibrates with full-time clinical course coordinators.
• Understands and applies South College, Tennessee, 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 South College Human Resources on-boarding and annual compliance trainings.
• Complies with South College Dental Hygiene clinical processes and procedures.  

Education

• Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from an accredited college or university.

Certification

• Current unencumbered license to practice dentistry in Tennessee.
• CPR for Health Professionals certified.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience.
• 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 proficiency with or ability to learn technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in educational methodology
• Active professional membership
• Dental office management, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software