Special Needs Dentistry Clinician & Mentor

Tufts University; Hathorne (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Service within Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Hathorne, MA. This role focuses on providing comprehensive direct patient care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while supporting a team of hygienists and radiology staff.

The successful candidate will document care, manage referrals to hospital-based care, and communicate effectively with families and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Provides comprehensive direct patient care including restorations, extractions, and therapies for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Supports dental hygienists and radiology diagnostics in outpatient clinics.
• Maintains and documents dental records and assists with follow-up care.
• Coordinates referrals to hospital-based care and specialists; communicates with patients and advocates.

Responsibilities

• 90% Direct patient care in clinic and hospital-based settings.
• 5% Documentation of care in the electronic health record.
• 5% Communication with patient advocates as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring/teaching

Education

DDS or DMD (or foreign equivalent)

Job description

Tufts University is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Service within Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Hathorne, MA. This role focuses on providing comprehensive direct patient care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while supporting a team of hygienists and radiology staff.

The successful candidate will document care, manage referrals to hospital-based care, and communicate effectively with families and caregivers.