Dental Hygiene Clinic Dentist

Dental Hygiene Clinic Dentist

Location: Houston, TX | Campus: On-Site

Schedule: Fridays (8 Hours/Week)

Pay Range: $48.01-62.41 per hour

Step out of private practice for a day and into the heart of dental education. As a Clinic Dentist at our Houston campus, you are the final clinical authority in our student-led hygiene clinic. You will provide the essential diagnostic evaluations and student oversight that allow our Dental Hygiene students to safely and effectively care for the community.

Essential Functions

• Diagnostic Leadership: Conduct patient examinations, provide diagnostic evaluations, and prescribe necessary radiographs or medications.


• Student Supervision: Provide clinical oversight and consultations, evaluating student progress and technique in a real-time clinical setting.


• Collaborative Instruction: Partner with Dental Hygiene faculty to reinforce didactic principles and support student skill development.


• Emergency Management: Serve as the lead clinician for consultations in complex patient situations or medical emergencies.


• Administrative Stewardship: Maintain meticulous patient records and approve diagnostic findings in compliance with state regulations and CODA standards.


• Calibration: Participate in faculty meetings and calibration sessions to ensure consistent grading and clinical expectations.

Who You Are

• A Dedicated Educator: You enjoy teaching the "art of the exam" and helping students understand the systemic connections in oral health.


• A Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside hygienists and clinical staff to provide a seamless patient experience.


• Patient-Centered: You maintain the highest standards of care while fostering a supportive learning environment for students.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: DDS or DMD degree from a USDE-recognized accredited institution.


• Credentialing: Graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).


• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing dentist.


• Licensure: Current Texas Dental License and all state-required certifications (including CPR).


• Technical Literacy: Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with Dentrix or Eaglesoft is highly preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $48.01-$62.41


• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a partial owner of the company!


• Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.


• Impact: Shape the future of the Houston dental community by mentoring the next generation of hygienists.