OPS Supervising Dentist

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as an OPS Supervising Dentist within the Healthcare Profession.

About the role

The Supervising Dentist is housed within the Dental Hygiene Clinic on main campus. The presence of a supervising dentist on the clinic floor during all clinic sessions is essential. The supervising dentist will be on the clinic floor for the entire clinic session or until all patients have been dismissed.

Patients are referred to their dentist of record, or We Care, Bond Community Health Center, LCHD, etc. Medical consultations are required for a number of systemic complications. The supervising dentist will evaluate histories and request medical consultation, guiding the dental hygiene student in completion of the form. If immediate consultation is required prior to care, the dentist will call the physician and document any recommendations.

The dentist administers all local anesthesia until the DH students have completed their Local Anesthesia Practicum in DES2051 Pain Control. Patients are scheduled for Dental Hygiene Clinic screenings during weekly clinic sessions, where dental hygiene students are assigned to screening as a clinic rotation. The Supervising Dentist is in charge of patient screening and prioritizing patient needs for assessment and treatment.

The Supervising Dentist will provide written prescriptions for patient medications for pre and post procedures, radiographs, pit and fissure sealants, and the dispensing of chemotherapeutic agents. An oral cancer exam is provided by the dentist during the screening appointment. Any suspicious lesions detected at future appointments are examined by the dentist, and a differential diagnosis is provided.

The dentist oversees documentation on patient records for quality assurance in patient care and accuracy in documentation according to the legal/medical “Standards of Care.” Reads and initials the “Patient Daily Record Review” at the end of each appointment and brings any discrepancies to the attention of the student or instructor who treated the patient. The dentist reads/interprets all dental x-rays exposed in the dental clinic and provides quality control for all operators’ techniques, as well as the proper functioning of the x-ray machines. The dentist assists the student with all panoramic x-ray exposures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental hygiene students during clinic sessions.
• Evaluate patient histories and request medical consultations as needed.
• Administer local anesthesia until students complete their practicum.
• Conduct patient screenings and prioritize treatment needs.
• Provide written prescriptions for medications, radiographs, sealants, and chemotherapeutic agents.
• Perform oral cancer exams and evaluate suspicious lesions.
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of patient records according to “Standards of Care.”
• Review and initial the “Patient Daily Record Review” and address discrepancies.
• Read and interpret dental x-rays, ensuring quality control of techniques and equipment.
• Assist students with panoramic x-ray exposures.

Requirements

• Dentist currently licensed in the state of Florida.
• Ability to follow all clinic and college policies.
• Instruct students 1:1 in an equitable and consistent manner.
• Work in a collegial manner with dental faculty and division/college personnel.

Schedule

Part time, 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; days/hours may vary by semester.

Benefits

• The BENCOR FICA Alternative Plan as an important retirement benefit for all part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
• Health and Wellness Resources.
• Free parking and employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.