MOSDOH - Assistant Director Specialty Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry

A.T. Still University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental education is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Dentistry Specialist to lead the Specialty Care Unit at their St. Louis Clinic. This full-time role involves mentoring students, teaching essential pediatric dentistry skills, and ensuring clinical competency. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and oversee the educational progress of dental residents and assistants. With a commitment to high-quality pediatric services, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of dental professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employment

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a teaching environment and pediatric practice.
• Self-directed and proactive with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and evaluating students in pediatric dentistry procedures.
• Teaching didactic and laboratory courses to students in Kirksville and St. Louis.

Skills

Pediatric Dentistry

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

DDS or DMD

Specialty Certification in Pediatric Dentistry

Job description

MOSDOH - Assistant Director Specialty Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry

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Description

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentistry Specialist/Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director at the St. Louis Clinic. This position reports to the Vice Dean, Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships. The role involves managing and mentoring students to ensure clinical competency, teaching pediatric dentistry fundamentals, and providing high-quality pediatric services.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities include:

• Mentoring and evaluating students in pediatric dentistry procedures.
• Establishing procedures for pediatrics in collaboration with the Specialty Care Unit Director.
• Communicating educational goals and competencies.
• Completing administrative reports.
• Ensuring clinical competency of students.
• Supervising pediatric residents/fellows.
• Providing indirect supervision and performance reviews for dental assistants.
• Teaching didactic and laboratory courses to students in Kirksville and St. Louis.
• Performing dental procedures as needed.
• Tracking student progress and reporting to the Vice Dean.
• Ensuring patient and student safety, reporting deficiencies.
• Participating in calibration and committee activities.
• Potential on-call and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD required.
• Specialty certification in Pediatric Dentistry required.
• Minimum two years of experience in a teaching environment and pediatric practice.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and proactive.
• Highly skilled in Pediatric Dentistry.

ATSU offers comprehensive benefits. For more info, visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits. ATSU is committed to equal opportunity employment.

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