Adjunct Instructor - Supervising Dentist

Adjunct Instructor
- Supervising Dentist

Utah Valley University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor
- Supervising Dentist!

Ensures that instruction meets or exceeds standards established by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.

• Upholds expected standards of professionalism, quality, and ethics and, in so doing, serve as a role model for students.
• Remains in the clinic for the duration of all clinical sessions.
• Employs various teaching methods to meet students' varied learning styles.
• Supervises all care/treatment plans developed by students and approved by clinic faculty as outlined in the Utah State Dental Practice Act.
• Administers and grades clinical skills by course objectives identified in the syllabus.
• Monitors student performance periodically and provides feedback to students in a reasonable amount of time.
• Follows the dental hygiene student clinic handbook policies and procedures and collaborates with faculty and program director to update as needed.
• Provides consultation on medical histories of new and recalled clients.
• Authorizes sealant placement and any other expanded functions dental hygienists provide according to the state practice act.
• Supervises students while administering local anesthesia and monitoring nitrous oxide for clinic patients.
• Performs intraoral screenings, challenging tissue exams, recognizing oral pathologies, and determining a need for treatment referrals.
• Prescribes subgingival medicaments and other prescription products when indicated.
• Works with dental hygiene faculty to authorize radiographs to meet patients' needs.
• Diagnoses dental decay from patient radiographs.
• Provides consultation and follow-up on clinical percutaneous exposures.
• Shares information about students' needs, attendance, and achievements with the director and other faculty members.
• Assumes responsibility for own continuing education by participation in workshops, seminars, and regional and national meetings.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings.
• Participates in training, orientations, and college-required activities.
• Assists in the dental hygiene program accreditation process.
• Performs other duties delegated by the Department Chair of Dental Hygiene.
• Supports the College and Dental Hygiene mission and initiatives.

• Graduation from an accredited dental school with a degree in dentistry.
• Licensed as a registered dentist in the State of Utah or be eligible for licensure.
• Must have a minimum of two years in clinical practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current with continuing education following the requirements of the Utah State Board of Dental Examiners.

• Knowledgeable of current technologies in a clinic and appropriate to the area instruction.
• Possess knowledge of, and demonstrates proficiency in current concepts in dental hygiene, dental hygiene education, clinical instruction, general dentistry, and clinical practice.
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Skill in using computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Knowledge of ordering supplies, equipment, and services and inventory control.
• Knowledge and understanding of anesthesia protocol, procedures, techniques, and equipment applied to oral surgery.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to make effective administrative/procedural decisions and recommendations.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Working knowledge of the operations and administration of a full-service dental clinic facility.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Knowledge of patient care protocols, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and re-engineering operating strategies, systems, and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of intravenous procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of dental clinic accreditation, licensure, and quality control regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.