Dental Hygienist -Periodontology

Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to support and develop the clinical curriculum to provide dental students with a broad spectrum of experiences in the treatment of the dental patient within an educational setting.

The 10-month, part-time, non-tenure track Adjunct Instructor will work with a team of dedicated faculty and leaders who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding our capacity as a national resource for the dental profession. Primary appointment will be in the department of Periodontics.

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a current Dental Hygienist License.
Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

Position Responsibilities:

Instruct dental students in their evaluation of patients’ periodontal classification and caries risk
Consult with students on appropriate treatment and follow-up care
Work collaboratively with students and DDS faculty in development of appropriate treatment plan(s) for comprehensive patient care
Instruct and evaluate dental students on proper use of instruments, scaling (removal of calculus and biofilm), patient education, and quality of care
Instruct dental students on patient counseling strategies including smoking cessation, nutrition; the use of adjunctive oral hygiene aids
Assist dental students in Board preparations during the spring and summer terms
Instruct freshman and sophomore dental students in the Periodontics preclinical laboratories and first and second year dental students in the preclinical periodontal labs
Monitor infection control; adhere to reporting standards such as following OSHA, HIPAA, and FERPA guidelines and during the spring and summer term