The Dental Hygiene Department at Prairie State College is seeking a Part-time Adjunct Supervising Dentist for the fall 2024 semester (8/19-12/12) with the possibility of future opportunities. A maximum assignment may be up to 12 contact hours for fall and spring semesters.
Essential Responsibilities:
The Dental Hygiene Department at Prairie State College is seeking a Part-time Adjunct Supervising Dentist for the fall 2024 semester (8/19-12/12) with the possibility of future opportunities. A maximum assignment may be up to 12 contact hours for fall and spring semesters. Adjunct Supervising Dentist teaching and clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing a clinical educational experience that reinforces the didactic classroom learning in a clinical setting that may include but is not limited to, Teaching/instruction in the description and identification of anatomical parts, oral lesions, periodontal conditions/diagnosis, radiographic findings, and other treatments as needed.
Provide supervision for faculty and students in the Dental Hygiene program clinical curriculum
Provide direct supervision for local anesthesia administration and/or administer local anesthesia.
Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty regularly.
Complete patient exams; including periodic, comprehensive, oral cancer screenings, and/or school exams for patients undergoing clinical treatment in the Dental Hygiene Clinic.
Prescribe radiographs for diagnostic purposes.
Prescribe preventive procedures and agents utilized in the dental hygiene process of care.
Provide clinical direction and assistance to students while exposing radiographs.
Grade radiographs exposed by students and provide education to students in identifying anatomical landmarks and/or pathological conditions seen on exposed radiographs.
Provide patient referrals for areas noted during the clinical exam and evaluation of radiographs.
Provide direct supervision for clinical Nitrous Oxide rotations.
Provide palliative care in case of minor dental issues including placement of temporary fillings or cementation of temporary crowns.
Assume responsibility for client management during medical emergencies in the dental hygiene clinic.
Weekly monitoring of emergency supplies and equipment.
Document findings, recommendations, examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and referral procedures.
Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a clinical setting.
Minimum Qualifications:
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree from an accredited institution is required.
Current and active Illinois Dental License in good standing is required.
Five years of clinical work experience as a DDS/DMD
Current CPR card (American Heart Association).
Successfully pass a criminal background check, urine drug screen, and up-to-date healthcare immunizations.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite, digital radiographs, and Eaglesoft or other charting software.
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with students, faculty, staff and clients.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ten years of clinical work experience as a DDS/DMD ●
Experience teaching/supervising for an Associate/Bachelor's degree Dental Hygiene Program.
Experience providing clinical instruction to a diverse group of students including traditional and non-traditional students.
Experience supervising patients under nitrous oxide sedation.
Experience using a learning management system (D2L) to complete clinical evaluations and input grades in clinical tracking software accurately.
Salary:
●Pay is per credit hour in accordance with the adjunct union contract, with an additional DDS stipend of $55/hr for an estimated hourly rate of $100.
