Univ- Digital Dentistry Implant Fellowship- Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences

Univ- Digital Dentistry Implant Fellowship- Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for the Digital Dentistry Fellowship with a strong research and academic focus. This is a one year, full-time fellowship position housed within the Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences.

This fellowship will provide advanced training in digital dentistry and innovation-driven clinical education. The fellow will gain hands-on experience with digital workflows, CAD/CAM technologies, and materials used in implant dentistry. The position also includes a research component involving different technologies.

Primary responsibilities will be to advance the integration of digital workflows in implant dentistry education, while expanding restorative care capabilities within our state-of-the-art Innovation Laboratory. For this, the fellow will participate in teaching dental students in preclinical restorative dentistry courses, support educational and production within the innovation laboratory and Digital Dentistry residency (with digital workflows in implant-supported restorations), as well as support and conduct research involving innovation.

The Digital Dentistry Fellow will:

• Manage the complete in-house digital workflow for implant supported crowns and bridges, including the design of custom abutments and crowns, milling, staining, glazing, and cementation for clinical delivery.
• Assist DMD students, AEGD and Digital Dentistry residents with case documentation using intraoral photography, facial scanning, and digital design tools.
• Participate in interdisciplinary implant courses with residents and attend DMD-level implant courses and lab sessions to support educational continuity.
• Facilitate training sessions for faculty, residents, and students on digital treatment planning, CAD/CAM integration, and emerging technologies in restorative and implant dentistry.
• Conduct research projects focusing on CAD/CAM workflows, 3D-printed restorations, milled materials, scanner accuracy, and other relevant areas of digital innovation.
• Design and implement evidence-based educational modules that integrate clinical protocols with emerging digital technologies, including CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and guided implant surgery. These resources will be structured to support both undergraduate and postgraduate learners, thereby enhancing accessibility and standardization of training.

Qualified candidates must hold a DDS/DMD or equivalent degree. A master degree in restorative dentistry or prosthodontics is highly preferred. Being in a PhD or post-doc program is also highly recommended.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.