Director of Periodontics

Touro University; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Periodontics at Touro College of Dental Medicine in Albuquerque leads the clinical education of dental students in periodontics and guides patient interaction as they transition to independent practice.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Education, the role oversees treatment planning, student performance reviews, and calibration of clinical protocols, infection control, and examination processes while collaborating with faculty and practice leaders.

Qualifications

• D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent.
• Certificate of training and educationally qualified from an ADA-accredited specialty program.
• Dental License Registration; eligible for licensure in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Monitor treatment planning, progress, and performance.
• Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques.
• Review each student's performance in the periodontal clinic on a regular basis.
• Assist Students in rendering care to patients.
• Demonstrate procedures to students as needed.
• Attend periodic meetings with other Directors or Clinical Practice Leaders.
• Oversee calibration and infection control in clinical areas.
• Stay abreast of faculty operations and ensure adequate coverage.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Digital dentistry technology

Faculty calibration

Education

D.D.S./DMD (CODA-accredited)

ADA-accredited specialty certificate

Dental license eligibility in NM

Job description

Overview

Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Education, the Director of Periodontics at the Touro College of Dental Medicine will have the responsibility to initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice as it pertains to periodontal dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor treatment planning, progress, and performance.
• Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques
• Assist the Patient Care Coordinators in solving patient related problems
• Review each student's performance in the periodontal clinic on a regular basis.,
• Assists students to establish and reach patient treatment goals.
• Determine individual student needs and related time utilization.
• Assist Students in rendering care to patients
• Demonstrate procedures to students as needed.
• Report instances of misconduct as appropriate.
• Ensure adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away in all clinical practices.
• To ensure calibration and the practice of clinical faculty in:
  • Clinical protocols in clinical areas.
  • Infection Control Compliance.
  • Reviewing student activity as required.
  • Overseeing Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process.
• Attend periodic meetings with other Directors or Clinical Practice Leaders.
• Possible membership on the Clinical Policy Committee.
• Possible membership on the Year 3-4 Student Academic Promotion Review Committee (SAPRC 3-4)
• Stay abreast of faculty operations within the periodontal clinic, ensuring that there is appropriate coverage, administrative support when needed, and resolve to any clinical issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent.
• Certificate of training and educationally qualified from an ADA-accredited specialty program.
• Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience.
• DEA number.
• Board Eligible or Certified.
• A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care, as well as demonstration of or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service.
• Engagement and familiarity in curriculum development and digital dentistry technology and experience in faculty calibration.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• A high degree of interpersonal competency: Professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues.
• Ability to organize tasks and delegate as necessary.

Maximum Salary

Minimum Salary