Open Rank General Dentist Specializing in Special Needs

6 days ago

Albuquerque, United States University of New Mexico Full time
Posting Number req29988
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Open Rank
Hiring Department Department of Dental Medicine (525A)
Academic Location School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

Are you passionate
about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs by
providing them with quality dental care? Look no further Our esteemed dental practice is seeking a
dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Special Needs
Dental Services Provider. The
University of New Mexico is seeking faculty at the Open Rank level in the
Clinician Educator track to join the Department of Dental Medicine,
Division of Dental Services. The
Department of Dental Medicine has a primary mission of delivering education and
a full spectrum of clinical care. We
believe that everyone deserves access to exceptional dental care, regardless of
their abilities or challenges. Our
practice is committed to providing specialized dental services to individuals
with special needs in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Department of
Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in
Albuquerque is looking for a full-time General Dentist specializing in Special
Needs to provide and oversee direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures,
and care for patients with Special Needs in a public health setting. You will play a vital role in ensuring that
individuals with special needs receive the dental care they deserve. You will work closely with our team to deliver
personalized and compassionate dental services tailored to the unique needs of
each patient. The ideal candidate should
be comfortable providing care to special needs patients. The dentist should have current experience in
all phases of general dentistry including surgical extractions. In addition, the ideal candidate will have
experience working with and supervising dental residents. This is a clinician educator track open rank
position which affords applicants the opportunity to enter as an Assistant,
Associate, or Full Professor and educator who is primarily engaged in clinical
care with residents. The successful
applicant will join an interdisciplinary team of faculty providing the delivery
of education, surgical services, clinical care, and research.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct
    clinical care (adults and children)
  • Provide
    comprehensive dental care to individuals with special needs, including those
    with physical, developmental, intellectual, or medical disabilities in a
    clinical setting
  • Perform Surgical and
    Third Molar Extractions appropriate for a general dentist.
  • Work in dental
    clinic and/or OR setting
  • Provide resident
    didactic and clinical training
  • Educate patients,
    caregivers, and families about oral hygiene practices and preventive dental
    care strategies tailored to their needs.
  • Collaborate with
    community organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to promote oral
    health awareness and access to dental services for individuals with special
    needs.

Opportunities:

  • Beautiful and modern
    clinic
  • Clinic has an
    attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
  • Attend in the OR and
    ASC
  • Opportunity to work
    collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based setting
  • Competitive Salary
  • Great benefits (such
    as a medical, dental, vision and retirement plans)
  • Beautiful living
    areas around Albuquerque within 20 min of the clinic
  • Gorgeous sunsets and
    spacious mountain views
Qualifications

Minimum
Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree in
    Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine
  • At least 1 year of
    directly related experience completing dental treatments to patients with
    Special Needs
  • Licensure or ability
    to obtain licensure from New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care
  • Completion of an
    Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program or equivalent from a
    Commission on Dental Accreditation institution

Preferred
Qualifications:

  • Experience in the
    practice of the full scope general dentistry
  • Experience working
    with dental residents
  • Demonstrated skills
    for implants and complicated surgical extractions
  • Some experience with
    hospital dentistry
  • Niche interest or
    experience in general dentistry - implants, surgery, restoration, special needs
    etc.
  • Certification by
    either the American Board of Oral Medicine or American Board of Special Care
    Dentistry
  • A demonstrated
    commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as
    working with broadly diverse communities
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

For fullest consideration applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae, 2-year activity log of completed dental procedures, and the names of three professional references. In the letter of intent, please include your vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with broadly diverse communities.

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 8/30/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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