A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The Staff Dentist will provide high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals presenting with urgent and emergent dental needs. This includes conducting screening visits, reviewing medical and dental histories, identifying chief complaints, and establishing patient goals for care. The dentist will evaluate oral health status, order and interpret radiographs or imaging as appropriate, and determine the level of care required. They will also discuss treatment options with patients and ensure referrals to the appropriate specialty or general clinic for continued care and follow-up. 
In addition, the Staff Dentist will deliver and supervise a full scope of emergency and general dental procedures such as diagnosis and management of acute pain and infection, emergency pulpectomies, pulp capping, extractions (simple and surgical), management of dentoalveolar trauma, and the repair or recementation of restorations. The role also includes providing real-time clinical supervision, instruction, and mentorship to D3 and D4 students, maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record, and collaborating with faculty and staff to implement best practices. Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards, as well as clear and empathetic communication with patients, students, and colleagues, are essential to success in this role. 

MDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion.The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:

• Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.
• Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth

• Minimum of a DDS
• Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Michigan. 
• BLS Certification
• Demonstrated competency in general dentistry, with an emphasis on emergency procedures. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Commitment to patient care, education, and teamwork in a diverse academic setting.

• Experience in an emergency dental clinic, hospital-based dentistry, or academic setting.
• Prior experience mentoring or teaching predoctoral dental students. 
• Familiarity with electronic dental records (e.g.,axiUm).Completion 
• Completion of a GPR or AEGD program.
   

This position is for the School of Dentistry located at 1011 N University Ave.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This is a prorated 60% FTE apt with a salary range of $52,800-$63,000

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.