The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (FSDH) seeks clinical adjunct faculty to deliver high quality education and evaluation to students in both onsite and external clinical settings.
The selected candidate may have responsibilities in teaching clinical skills to undergraduate students in lab and clinical courses. Subject matter taught may include the following:
Dental materials
Pain management
Instrumentation
Radiology skills
Infection control practices
Patient assessment
Other delegable duties in Massachusetts.
The FSDH baccalaureate undergraduate program educates students to become competent licensed oral health preventive care specialists providing patient care in both private and public health practice settings. The program also prepares students to become consumer advocates, researchers, educators, and change agents in the field of oral health.
Delivers instruction in face-to-face onsite or external clinical practice settings. Guides students in understanding the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice and the Dental Hygiene Process of Care.
Assesses students competency in the performance of steps in the Dental Hygiene Process of Care, including:
Vital signs
Intra and extra oral exams
Dental charting
Periodontal charting
Diagnosis using the 2018 Periodontal Classifications
Treatment planning and implementation
Pain management
Instrumentation skills
Delivery of preventive agents
Re-evaluation
Assessing patient care outcomes.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.
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