MOSDOH - Instructor Dental Hygienist MO

Job Type

Full-time

Description

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (MOSDOH) is seeking an exempt Dental Hygienist for the St. Louis, MO clinic. This position reports to the Vice Dean of Clinical Education. The Dental Hygienist provides direct supervision and instruction of dental students who are performing non-surgical periodontal procedures

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in instruction and grading of non-surgical periodontal procedures.
• Participate in instruction and grading of clinical experiences, related to dental hygiene.
• Participate in faculty calibration meetings and professional development activates.
• Contribute to the clinical program as directed by the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations and Community Partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Dental hygiene degree or an associate degree in dental hygiene with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three to four years experience.
• Experience in the instruction the provision of dental hygiene or instruction of hygiene techniques.
• Experience in formal courses/programs in educational methodology.
• Understanding of evidence-base dentistry and dental hygiene.
• Experiences with competency-based education.
• Periodontal anatomy and physiology, parameters for periodontal surgical referral. Experience in designing and implementing NSPT Programs.
• Current Missouri Dental Hygiene licensure/Local Anesthesia Certification and Nitrous Analgesia Certification required or the ability to obtain a Missouri Dental Hygiene license and certification.
• Current AHA CPR BLS or equivalent training approved by MO.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.