Dentist – Clinical Instructional Assistant Contract

The position of Dentist Clinical Instructional Assistant (D-CIA) in the Dental Hygiene Program is an adjunct faculty role that provides
instruction to students in Stark State College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic while students provide treatment to patients. The D-CIA must be
able to verbally communicate; work as an effective team member; be familiar with clinical grading system and be able to explain it to
students.

Duties include:

• Being a faculty team member while students provide treatment
  to patients.
• Reviewing patient medical and dental histories.
• Administering local anesthesia as needed.
• Evaluating
  student performance using established clinic evaluation rubrics.
• Managing medical emergencies in the clinic.
• Attending
  training, calibration, and methodology workshops (approximately 3-6 hours/semester).
• Identifying the need for patient medical
  consultations and following patient care protocols.
• Performing oral examinations.
• Evaluating and assisting students with
  alginate impressions, dental sealants, and whitening.
• Other duties related to patient treatment.
• Providing instruction in
  other dental hygiene program courses as needed.
• Supporting supply inventory and equipment maintenance protocols. 

Requires the following:

• Doctorate in Dentistry.
• Current License to practice dentistry in the State
  of Ohio.
• CPR Certification.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Be able to
  effectively communicate with diverse populations.
• Possess critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Have working
  knowledge of computers to including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet navigation. 
• Be available during the day, afternoon,
  and/or evening.

*Hours and days will vary depending on the semester. Teaching assignments are based off enrollment in the
course/program.