Associate Prosthodontist

About the role

The UCSF School of Dentistry is actively recruiting an Associate Prosthodontist for our UCSF Dentistry San Mateo Place Park Practice, a high-volume, multi-specialty dental clinic located in the city of San Mateo. This flagship practice is designed with a strong emphasis on technology, integrated care, and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Reviews patients’ medical history and discusses their symptoms and concerns.
• Utilizes dental instruments and x-ray equipment to determine the cause of patients’ oral pain and discomfort.
• Formulates suitable treatment plans based on the diagnosed dental condition.
• Takes measurements for prostheses like dentures, crowns, and bridges; employs a digital workflow with familiarity in analog modalities.
• Sends files and/or models to lab companies that manufacture prostheses; places prostheses in patients’ mouths, making adjustments to make them fit properly.
• Repairs, rebases, and relines dentures;
• Administers anesthesia, and prescribes medications like antibiotics;
• Counsels and collaborates with other dental and medical providers to deliver interdisciplinary care;
• Participates in advancing digital dentistry and technology-enhanced treatment modalities.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree or a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
• Completion of a post-doctoral residency program in prosthodontics.
• Proven experience working as a prosthodontist.
• Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Outstanding patient management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making.
• Strong clinic / center patient care management skills.
• Practice management knowledge in scheduling, customer-service methods, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and / or information technology.
• Broad knowledge of patient population served and the requirements for the delivery of services.
• Commitment to using an antiracist/anti-oppressive framework and lens to patient care, education, teaching, and advocacy.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Completion of a CODA-accredited training program in Prosthodontics.
• Must be eligible for licensure or special permit in the State of California.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

Additional information

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html.