Instructor - Dentistry jobs in Virginia

Chief Purpose of the Position

Professional dental assistant to work within the predoctoral student clinics in conjunction with the Digital Dentistry Program. Expectations include keeping up with and keeping track of the daily ins and outs of the Digital Dentistry lab and clinic and keeping the team running at optimal efficiency.

Job duties include:

• Provide assistance in student clinic utilizing four-handed dentistry for digital dentistry cases
• Set up, operate, and maintain intraoral scanners, 3D printers, and milling units
• Assist in teaching dental students input and scanning of laboratory cases
• Assist in designing CAD/CAM crowns
• Assist in cementation of fixed prosth.
• Assist in delivery/adjustment of removable prosth.
• Scheduling patients
• Scan, process, ship, and track cases going to outgoing labs
• Assist/direct students in the clinic as needed, provide feedback to student/staff to maintain efficiency
• Keep in touch with outside labs as needed
• Work with director and faculty to assist with training and management of students
• Account for and disinfect all equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• Proficient in dental anatomy and terminology
• Knowledge of standard infection control protocols
• Ability to time manage, multi-task, and provide efficient support to clinical providers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, while consistently producing quality restorations
• Excellent computer, communication, and problem-solving skills
• An understanding of manufacturing processes and dental lab techniques of milling and characterization of Emax/Empress crowns as well as Zirconia crowns.

Education level and experience required:

Basic qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of Dental Assisting experience.
• Exposure and/or training working with a CAD/CAM system such as Planmeca or Sirona CEREC.

Preferred qualifications:

• CAD/CAM dental laboratory experience as a laboratory technician is desirable.
• Experience with 3Shape, ExoCad, Sirona, or Planmeca is desirable.

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Brief Summary of Benefits: Benefits for this position include, but are not limited to Health and Group Life Insurance, Vision, Dental Insurance and Dental Discounts, Flexible Spending Participation, and Paid Holidays. After completion of 90 days, you are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave. After completion of 6 months, you are eligible for a 401k Profit Sharing Plan, Professional Development/Tuition Assistance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

Background checks required.

EEO Statement: VCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or age.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
• CAD/CAM: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person