Registered Dental Hygienist, Complex Care PracticeJob no: 499081
Work type: Faculty Full-time
Department: School of Dentistry
Location: Dental School Campus, 105 West 33rd Street, New York, New York 10120
Categories: Clinical Services, Education/Teaching
Position Summary: The Registered Dental Hygienist, Complex Care Practice is a faculty position responsible for providing comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services while supporting the educational, clinical, and service missions of the YUCDM. The position combines direct patient care along with instruction, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation of dental students in a comprehensive academic clinical environment.
Responsibilities include comprehensive oral health assessments, preventive dental care, non-surgical periodontal therapy, radiographic procedures, digital diagnostics, patient education, recall management, and compliance with New York State laws, accepted standards of practice, and University policies.
Position Responsibilities:Clinical Patient Care- Conduct the initial hygiene and diagnostic evaluation for all new Complex Care patients by obtaining baseline clinical data, including comprehensive oral health assessments, periodontal evaluations, caries risk assessments, oral cancer screenings, annual and diagnostic digital radiographs, digital intraoral scans, and comprehensive periodontal charting to support diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Provide comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services, including dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, administration of local anesthesia, placement of locally delivered antimicrobial agents, pit and fissure sealants, coronal polishing, topical fluoride applications, whitening procedures, and other preventive and therapeutic procedures.
- Establish and maintain periodontal health through debridement, periodontal assessments, and recommending appropriate maintenance and follow-up care.
- Promote exceptional patient-centered care by educating patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, nutrition, tobacco cessation, and home care, and fostering a positive clinical experience.
- Audit patient records regularly to identify individuals overdue for recall exams or hygiene appointments.
- Collaborate with the front office to assist in scheduling patients due for appointments.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation of patient assessments in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
- Prepare and maintain operatories, equipment, instruments, and clinical materials.
- Successfully complete all required OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and safety training, perform duties involving occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in accordance with OSHA and CDC guidelines, and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the educational, clinical, and service missions of the College.
Integrated Didactic and Clinical Instruction- Participate in the integrated delivery of didactic, preclinical, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
- Assist in the preparation, organization, and delivery of educational materials, laboratory exercises, clinical demonstrations, and instructional activities.
- Reinforce evidence-based dental hygiene principles, preventive dentistry, infection prevention, and patient-centered care.
- Support the development of students' clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and professional judgment.
Educational Standards and Clinical Training- Provide direct clinical instruction and supervision of dental students during patient care.
- Assist in student evaluations, counseling, competency assessments, and clinical performance feedback.
- Participate in student and faculty calibration exercises.
- Support curriculum implementation, accreditation, quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement.
Faculty and Student Mentorship- Serve as a faculty mentor and clinical resource to dental students.
- Provide guidance and constructive feedback to foster clinical competency and professional growth.
- Collaborate with faculty to support student success and the educational mission of the College.
- Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Experience & Educational Background: - BS Dental Hygiene or Allied Health Sciences degree required.
- NYS Registered Dental Hygienist License required.
- Basic Life Support/ CPR Certification required.
- Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of hygiene experience.
- Teaching, clinical instruction, student supervision preferred.
- Experience with dental practice management system.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical education support, faculty practice oversight, and compliance with CODA and institutional accreditation standards.
- Familiarity with HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, and laws/regulations pertaining to the practice of dentistry in New York State.
Skills & Competencies: - Comprehensive knowledge of preventive dentistry, periodontal therapy, radiography, and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of NYS Dental Hygiene Practice Act, OSHA, CDC guidelines, HIPAA, and institutional policies.
- Excellent communication, instructional, mentoring, and patient education skills.
- Proficiency with electronic dental records, digital imaging, and dental practice management software.
- Organization and Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced academic environment.
- Commitment to ethical practice, teamwork, continuous professional development, and patient-centered care.
Application Instructions:Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, CV or resume, three (3) references, and proof of NYS certifications.
Salary Range:$85,000 - $90,000
Advertised: Jul 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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