Endodontist

This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment with duties in the High Point University Oral Health Network (OHN) and Workman School of Dental (WSDM), which includes the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and post-doctoral programs.

Professional rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications at time of hire.

The faculty member in Endodontics is responsible in providing patient care in OHN and educating pre-doctoral dental students and post-doctoral residents in WSDM.

The position will report to the executive leadership team (ELT) of the Workman School of Dental Medicine through the Chief Dental Officer / Associate Dean for Clinical Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS : Education

Education

DDS or DMD degree (or foreign equivalent), eligibility for dental licensure (instructor) in the state of North Carolina

Completion of a CODA-accredited or equivalent foreign program in endodontics

Experience and Training

Preferably board-eligible from the American Board of Endodontics

5 years of experience in clinical practice of dentistry is preferred, but not required.

Experience in dental education is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability :

Robust verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional receptiveness and approachability

Poised and professional in representation of HPU WSDM

Receptive to feedback, performance improvement, and continuous coaching Knowledge of HPU WSDM’s core values and mission

Strong ability to articulate operational and analytical data

Clinical documentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning using electronic health records (EHR) such as EPIC systems.

Travel to OHN (oral health network) sites located within 1 hour of High Point, NC

Commitment to and exemplary embodiment of core values of compassion, innovation, growth mindset, learning and leadership, integrity and trust.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The candidate selected for this position will perform all duties directed by the Chief Dental Officer and WSDM executive leadership team (ELT).

The candidate will be expected to perform the following duties, including but not limited to :

Patient care

Provide comprehensive and emergency endodontic diagnosis and treatment patients seen in the HPU Oral Health Network OHN)

Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, ethical-fitness, and patient-centered approach

Application of evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes

Documentation of patient history, examination findings, diagnosis, treatment planning utilizing electronic health record (EPIC)

Comfort with digital technologies such as surgical microscope, intraoral scanning, photography, 3d printing, CAD-CAM, and CBCT imaging.

Be able to cover for other OHN providers, as needed.

Education

Serve as an attending clinical faculty for DMD and / or post-doctoral residents including modeling of optimal patient care, coaching in instructional and experiential environments, and assessment of learner performance

Support curriculum content design and delivery in classroom-based and simulation-based learning environments.

Provide continuing education courses in HPU WSDM as a content matter expert.

Serve as a clinician role model for learners and be able to thrive in a start-up education model.

ACCOUNTABILITY :

Chief Dental Officer, with input from the Executive Leadership Team

Evaluation : Ongoing performance reviews is conducted along with an annual assessment by the CDO and includes input from the faculty and students.

For additional information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Johanna Tesoniero, Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical at [email protected].

Skills : Endodontic

Endodontic

Benefits : Medical

Medical