Clinical Assistant Professor, Endodontist - College of Dental Medicine - Illinois

Patient Care

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice of Endodontics.
• Safely provide Endodontics treatment by predoctoral dental students.
• Ensure patient-centered, interdisciplinary, evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with Clinical Care Coordinators to develop treatment plans.
• Consult with patients for endodontic treatment recommendations.
• Assist the Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Education with patient management issues.
• Leverage emerging technologies in patient care as approved by the CDMI.

Clinic Operations and Quality Improvement

• Maintain and promote an environment of quality patient care and excellent student learning.
• Participate in compliance with federal, state, local, and University/College protocols.
• Contribute to faculty standardization in Endodontic treatment protocols.
• Implement continuous quality improvement strategies such as clinical record reviews and audits.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and foster a teaching, non-punitive environment.
• Advise on academic issues to support the institution's vision of excellence in endodontics.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere to enhance morale and collegiality.

Clinical and Didactic Education

• Engage in course-related activities for CDMI students and faculty.
• Deliver didactic Endodontic lectures for CDMI faculty and students.
• Clinically supervise students in endodontic diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide clinical instruction and student feedback.
• Monitor and assess student performance.
• Advisory role in addressing student difficulties and improving performance.
• Prepare and provide information on student progress.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of practice focusing on Endodontics.
• Post-doctoral training in Endodontics.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois.
• DEA License required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor students effectively.
• Strong clinical skills consistent with a proficient practicing clinician.
• Highly skilled in using EPIC Electronic Health Record and related programs.