Pediatric Dentistry: Assistant Director, Specialty Care

A.T. Still University; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) seeks a full-time Pediatric Dentistry Specialist/Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director for the St. Louis Clinic.

The role mentors MOSDOH students, teaches pediatric dentistry fundamentals, and ensures high-quality patient care under the Vice Dean, Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships. Responsibilities include supervising residents, developing pediatrics procedures, coordinating

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required
• Specialty certification in Pediatric Dentistry required
• Minimum 2 years in a dental teaching environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric dentistry
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be self-directed and take initiative
• Must be highly skilled in Pediatric Dentistry

Responsibilities

• Mentor and evaluate pediatric dentistry students on patients.
• Establish procedures for pediatrics with the Unit Director.
• Communicate educational goals and competencies for student experiences.
• Complete administrative reports as directed.
• Assure clinical competency for students in pediatrics.
• Supervise pediatric residents/fellows as needed.
• Provide didactic and laboratory instruction to pre-clinical students in Kirksville and D3/D4 students in St. Louis.
• Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.
• Track student progress toward competency and report to the Vice Dean.
• Assure patient and student safety and report deficiencies.
• Participate in calibration activities and MOSDOH committees.
• Potential for intermittent on-call and outreach after hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Pediatric dentistry expertise

Education

DDS or DMD

Specialty certification in Pediatric Dentistry

Job description

A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) seeks a full-time Pediatric Dentistry Specialist/Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director for the St. Louis Clinic.

The role mentors MOSDOH students, teaches pediatric dentistry fundamentals, and ensures high-quality patient care under the Vice Dean, Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships. Responsibilities include supervising residents, developing pediatrics procedures, coordinating