Northern California HERC

The tasks and responsibilities of the supervising dentist:

• Provides diagnostic, consultative, and referral services.
• Evaluates patient medical history, dental history, periodontal charting, and restorative charting.
• Consults with primary care providers for medical clearance.
• Evaluates lesions, anomalies, or other pathologies for referral.
• Manages medical emergencies.
• Approves and evaluates dental radiographs.
• Follows AAP guidelines.
• Authorize purchasing and track usage of controlled substances utilized in the clinic for pain control and control of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.
• Approves, administers and/or supervises the administration of controlled substances including local anesthesia and nitrous oxide by faculty and students.
• Authorizes and evaluates dental sealants.
• Provides consultation in the clinical setting.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Serves as a resource to questions that faculty / student(s) may have regarding patient care.
• Attends and participates in Dental Science in-service/calibration programs, program and department meetings, and advisory board meetings.
• Coordinates and cooperates with full-time clinical course coordinators.
• Understands and applies Macomb Community College, Federal, State, ADA CODA, OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, FERPA, and State Board of Dentistry guidelines, policies, rules, and / or regulations.
• Complies with and is present at ADA CODA Accreditation Site Visits.

• Currently licensed in the State of Michigan.
• Current Controlled Substance License
• Currently certified in Health Care Provider BLS/CPR.

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