The Department of Periodontology at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist position. The successful candidate will join a dynamic predoctoral dental education program committed to excellence in teaching, patient care, service, and community engagement. The Faculty/Clinical Instructor will provide didactic, preclinical laboratory, and clinical
instruction to predoctoral students and post doctorate residents while supervising the delivery of comprehensive periodontal care to a culturally and medically diverse patient population. The individual will promote evidence-based periodontal therapy, clinical excellence, professionalism, patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration consistent with the mission of Meharry Medical College. Daily Operations
Provide direct clinical supervision and instruction to predoctoral dental students during patient care experiences in the Department of Periodontology. Evaluate student performance and competency in accordance with departmental clinical standards. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining compliance with institutional policies and accreditation standards. Foster critical thinking and clinical decision-making
skills through evidence-based instruction. Supervise students in patient assessment, diagnosis support, treatment planning, implementation of periodontal therapy, and post-treatment evaluation. Provide timely formative and summative student evaluations. Deliver lectures, seminars, demonstrations, and laboratory instruction within the predoctoral curriculum. Assist with development, implementation, and continuous
improvement of educational materials and instructional methods. Participate in student assessments, practical examinations, written examinations, and competency evaluations. Utilize contemporary educational technologies and active learning strategies. Required Skills Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and instructional communication skills. Ability to teach effectively in both clinical and laboratory settings.
Ability to evaluate student performance objectively and provide constructive feedback. Knowledge of current evidence-based periodontal therapy. Proficiency in contemporary non-surgical periodontal treatment techniques. Knowledge of current trends, technologies, and best practices in dental hygiene education. Knowledge of patient management strategies for culturally diverse and medically complex populations. Ability
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