Staff Dentist

Staff Dentist

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry, founded in 1875 in Ann Arbor, is a top-ranked, world-renowned institution for dental education, research, and clinical care. It consistently ranks among the top dental schools globally, offering DDS, dental hygiene, and advanced graduate programs, including a unique program for internationally trained dentists.

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 empathic communication with patients, students, and colleagues, are essential to success in this role.

The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our school can be found on our website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

This position is for the School of Dentistry located at 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI.

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone. As part of the onboarding process, all candidates are required to submit their immunization records to Occupational Health Services (OHS) prior to their appointment start date to verify their immunization status. The process includes completing a two-step TB test for all new hires and providing proof of Hepatitis B immunization for clinic-facing roles. Additional immunizations may be necessary based on public health guidance or specific job responsibilities.

This is a prorated 60% FTE appointment with a salary range of $52,800-$63,00.

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.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.