Staff Dentist

About the role

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. Its mission is to enhance health through education, service, advocacy, research, and discovery. The vision is to be a global leader in integrated health, driving innovation through groundbreaking research and transformative education, preparing future‑ready leaders to deliver equitable, exceptional care and advance the dental profession. Core values include compassion, leadership, excellence, responsibility, trust, creativity, and belonging. The Staff Dentist will provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care for individuals with urgent and emergent dental needs at the School of Dentistry located at 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening visits and review medical and dental histories
• Identify chief complaints and establish patient goals for care
• Evaluate oral health status
• Order and interpret radiographs or imaging as appropriate
• Determine the level of care required
• Discuss treatment options with patients and ensure referrals to the appropriate specialty or general clinic for continued care and follow‑up
• Deliver and supervise a full scope of emergency and general dental procedures, including:
  • Diagnosis and management of acute pain and infection
  • Emergency pulpectomies
  • Pulp capping
  • Extractions (simple and surgical)
  • Management of dentoalveolar trauma
  • Repair or recementation of restorations
• Provide real‑time clinical supervision, instruction, and mentorship to D3 and D4 students
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement best practices
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Infection Control standards
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, students, and colleagues

Requirements

• Minimum of a DDS
• Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Michigan
• BLS Certification
• Demonstrated competency in general dentistry, with an emphasis on emergency procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to patient care, education, and teamwork in a diverse academic setting

Qualifications

• Experience in an emergency dental clinic, hospital‑based dentistry, or academic setting
• Prior experience mentoring or teaching predoctoral dental students
• Familiarity with electronic dental records completion
• Completion of a GPR or AEGD program

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to patient care, education, and teamwork in a diverse academic setting.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Salary range: $52,800‑$63,00 (prorated 60% FTE appointment).

Schedule

Position is 60% FTE (part‑time). Hybrid or mobile/remote work mode may be available at the discretion of the hiring department; work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change.