Director of Complex Dentistry

Job description

Overview The Director of Complex Dentistry clinic treats patients with dental issues that are intricate and require an experienced dentist to diagnose, create treatment plans, and render care. The Director of Complex Dentistry is responsible for managing the faculty of the Complex Dentistry Clinic and assisting the predoctoral dental students but with performing these treatments. The Director of Complex Dentistry will also advise on cases that require referrals, based on Touro's classification system, which include situations such as missing teeth, bone loss, significant tooth damage, or oral pain/dysfunction. Responsibilities: - Ensure adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away in all clinical practices - 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) - Clinical Teaching Responsibilities - Assists students to establish and reach patient treatment goals - Initiating and guiding student doctor/patient interaction and assisting in transition to clinical practice - Providing the predoctoral stude...