Dentist (DDS) - Dental Hygiene Clinic

Location: San Antonio, TX | On-site | Part-time (20 hours per week) | Day shifts | Compensation: $48.01 – $62.41 per hour

About the Role

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dentist to support our Dental Hygiene Program at our San Antonio campus. In this vital role, you will provide essential dental oversight while collaborating with students, instructors, and clinical staff. The ideal candidate is a licensed dentist passionate about mentorship, ready to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care, and eager to help shape the next generation of dental hygiene professionals.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight & Patient Care:
  • Provide comprehensive dental services within the dental hygiene clinic and supervise clinical care during medical emergencies.
  • Prescribe and oversee radiographic and diagnostic services in strict accordance with Texas State Board regulations.
• Student Mentorship & Instruction:
  • Supervise, evaluate, and mentor student dental hygienists and dental assistant externs during live clinical practice.
  • Deliver classroom lectures or laboratory instruction as assigned by the Program Director.
• Operations & Professional Engagement:
  • Support day-to-day clinic workflows, participate in faculty clinical meetings, and attend in-service educational training sessions.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Active, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of three (3) years of active clinical practice preferred.
• Prior experience in a clinical teaching, supervisory, or preceptor role is highly desirable.

Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications and dental management software.

Schedule

Part-time (20 hours per week), day shifts.

Pay

$48.01 – $62.41 per hour