Dental Hygiene Clinic Dentist

Dental Hygiene Clinic Dentist

Location:

Houston, TX | Campus:
On-Site

Schedule:

Fridays (8 Hours/Week)

Pay Range: $ per hour

Step out of private practice for a day and into the heart of dental education. As a Clinic Dentist at our Houston campus, you are the final clinical authority in our student-led hygiene clinic. You will provide the essential diagnostic evaluations and student oversight that allow our Dental Hygiene students to safely and effectively care for the community.

• Diagnostic Leadership:
  Conduct patient examinations, provide diagnostic evaluations, and prescribe necessary radiographs or medications.
• Student Supervision:
  Provide clinical oversight and consultations, evaluating student progress and technique in a real-time clinical setting.
• Collaborative Instruction:
  Partner with Dental Hygiene faculty to reinforce didactic principles and support student skill development.
• Emergency Management:
  Serve as the lead clinician for consultations in complex patient situations or medical emergencies.
• Administrative Stewardship:
  Maintain meticulous patient records and approve diagnostic findings in compliance with state regulations and CODA standards.
• Calibration:
  Participate in faculty meetings and calibration sessions to ensure consistent grading and clinical expectations.

• A Dedicated Educator:
  You enjoy teaching the "art of the exam" and helping students understand the systemic connections in oral health.
• A Team Player:
  You thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside hygienists and clinical staff to provide a seamless patient experience.
• Patient-Centered:
  You maintain the highest standards of care while fostering a supportive learning environment for students.

• Education:
  
  DDS or DMD degree from a USDE-recognized accredited institution.
• Credentialing:
  Graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing dentist.
• Licensure:
  Current Texas Dental License and all state-required certifications (including CPR).
• Technical Literacy:
  Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with Dentrix or Eaglesoft is highly preferred.

• Hourly Pay: $48.01-$62.41
• Ownership:
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a partial owner of the company!
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.
• Impact:
  Shape the future of the Houston dental community by mentoring the next generation of hygienists.