Staff Dentist/GPR Faculty

๐ฆท Now Hiring: Staff Dentist / GPR Faculty โ Mentor, Heal, Inspire!
๐ฅ Are you passionate about dentistry, mentorship, and making a real impact in both patient care and dental education? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities? If so, we want YOU on our team!
๐ The Role: As a Staff Dentist / General Practice Residency (GPR) Faculty, you'll provide exceptional general dentistry services in an outpatient hospital clinic while mentoring and supervising GPR residents. You'll play a key role in shaping the next generation of dentists, guiding them through complex procedures, sedation dentistry, and operating room protocols.
๐ฆท What Youโll Do:
โ Deliver high-quality dental care to patients of all agesโfrom toddlers to seniors
โ Mentor and instruct GPR residents, ensuring excellence in clinical skills and professionalism
โ Provide IV sedation and Operating Room dental services while training residents in best practices
โ Participate in GPR program curriculum development, didactic seminars, and accreditation efforts
โ Be a trusted resource for residents and staff dentists, offering expert guidance and consultation
โ Provide 24-hour โsecond callโ coverage in support of on-call dental residents (on rotation)
โ Collaborate with physicians, dental specialists, and healthcare teams for patient referrals and comprehensive care
โ Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and community service initiatives
๐ What You Bring to the Table:
๐น D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree and an active Missouri Dental License
๐น 4-5 years of clinical experience (hospital-based or GPR experience preferred)
๐น Strong mentorship and leadership skills to support and develop dental residents
๐น Ability to communicate effectively with patients, residents, physicians, and staff
๐น Experience with IV sedation and OR dentistry (preferred)
๐น Active DEA and MO BNDD certifications
๐น Membership in UH/TMC Medical Staff
๐ Why Join Us?
โจ The opportunity to shape the future of dentistry through hands-on education
โจ Work in a collaborative, hospital-based environment with a supportive team
โจ Competitive salary and benefits
โจ A role where your expertise in dentistry and mentorship truly makes a difference If you're ready to combine patient care with teaching, apply today and help us train the next generation of exceptional dentists! ๐
816-404-2543
cailyn.deeney@uhkc.org