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Supervising Dentist

Carrington College

Visalia, CA 93291
50/hr

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Summary:

ATTENDING DENTIST’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Dentists provide clinical supervision for patient care at Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic when treatment is being

provided by students.

Manage with the assistance of the clinical instructor and/or Clinic Coordinator any medical history or

dental emergency related to the care of patients, students and faculty.

Consult with student, clinical instructors and the Clinic Coordinator regarding medical history, medication,

and vital sign questions or concerns.

Refers patients for medical/dental consultations as necessary.

Consult with students, clinical faculty and the patient on extra-oral and intra-oral findings which deviate

from normal.

Provides appropriate dental screenings for clinic patient.

Authorizes radiographs, provides prescription and supplies appropriate number of films.

Evaluates, interprets and discusses radiographs with the student, clinical instructor and shares findings with

the patient when appropriate.

Evaluates radiographs based on program criteria.

Evaluates and selects appropriate patients for sealant application.

Refers all patients for comprehensive dental examination or immediate referral in case of emergency.

Provides treatment and assists with minor dental procedures as necessary such as:

o Placement of temporary filling material

o Re-cementation of a crown etc.

o Adjustment of sealant material

o Tends to soft tissue injuries.

Observes and evaluates NO2O and Local Anesthesia administration by students.

Evaluates nitrous oxide/oxygen tank system with the clinical assistant and documents logs.

Compensation: The starting pay range for this position is $50.00 per hour.

Qualifications:

Dentist with DDS/DMD degree
Must hold current dental license in State of California
Current BLS and CPR card.

Meet educational requirements as specified by ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation and other regional

or national accrediting agencies.

Meet educational requirements as specified by Dental Hygiene Board of California

At least three years field experience
Teaching experience or training desirable

All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening. This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search. Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System.

Experience

Required
Three years field experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required
Diagnostic Med Sonography

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Skills

Required
BLS

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

About Carrington College

Carrington College offers a wide range of health care degrees and certificate programs. With a focus on nursing, dental, veterinary, and other medical fields, Carrington College provides students with the skills and training needed to succeed in the health care industry.

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