Staff Dentist, Dental Hygiene

Position Summary

The Staff Dentist is an integral member of the Dental Hygiene Program who works in collaboration with the supervising dental hygiene faculty in treating patients scheduled for care in the JCCC dental hygiene on-site clinical facility. This current position is for Mondays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm that will begin in the fall 2026 semester. The Staff Dentist will supervise, mentor and assist students in evaluations for health records, restorative charting, caries risk, occlusion and radiographic surveys. Specifically, the dentist's role includes:

• Performing an initial and periodic examination on patients presenting for periodontal maintenance
• Providing a dental diagnosis for each patient
• Making referrals for care beyond dental hygiene needs
• Consulting on complex medical histories
• Preparing prescriptions as needed
• Reviewing radiographs with students and discussing the patient's caries risk assessment and dental needs
• Grading radiographs as indicated
• Utilization of an Electronic Record and Digital Imaging Systems
• Learning and following all JCCC clinical policies and procedures and the operation of the Dental Management System

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Clinical Practice Experience
• DDS License
• Kansas Dental License
• Ability to mentor students with constructive feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching Experience
• Clinical Teaching Experience

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. *Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Work Schedule, Hours per week

Monday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM beginning fall 2026

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $71.80 per hour

Benefits Category

For Part-time partial employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• More flexibility on scheduling
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.