Supervising Dentist for Dental Hygiene Program

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The supervising dentists will be evaluating clinical procedures with a few exceptions. The periodontal scaling (including ultrasonic scaling) and root planing procedures are to be evaluated by the dental hygiene program faculty. The supervising dentist must be an excellent communicator and licensed to practice dentistry in Maryland.
Other Duties May Include
Assessment of oral abnormalities
Radiograph interpretations
Dental hygiene faculty, student and patient consultations
Dental referrals as needed
As indicated by a patient’s medical or dental history, prescription of medications such as antibiotics for premedication and antimicrobials for dental hygiene therapy
Administration and instruction of local anesthesia
Administration and instruction of nitrous oxide
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited dental school with a degree in dentistry
Current license to practice dentistry in the state of Maryland
Current CPR certification
Current with continuing education in accordance with the requirements of the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners
Current CPR certification
Teaching methodology background
Eligible to be a member in good standing of the ADA, MDA, and local component dental societies.
Current with Continuing Education credits in accordance with the requirements of the Maryland Dental Association
Current knowledge of OSHA & HIPAA guidelines

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