Assistant Professor- General DentistHospital Dentistry

Job Description
Position Summary The General Dentist Hospital Dentistry provides comprehensive dental care for medically complex special needs and hospitalized patients within an academic healthcare environment. The position supports the mission of patient care education research and community service through clinical practice resident education interdisciplinary collaboration and participation in departmental and institutional initiatives. This role serves patients in both outpatient and hospital-based settings including operating room dentistry inpatient consultations emergency dental care and treatment of patients requiring advanced medical management. The dentist works closely with physicians surgeons anesthesiologists nurses and allied health professionals to ensure safe high-quality oral healthcare delivery. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Care Provide comprehensive diagnostic preventive restorative and surgical dental services. Evaluate and treat medically complex patients including those with significant systemic diseases. Deliver hospital-based dentistry services in operating room and ambulatory surgical settings. Perform dental treatment under general anesthesia and sedation when indicated. Provide inpatient and emergency department dental consultations. Manage dental infections oral pain trauma and urgent dental conditions. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with special healthcare needs. Coordinate care with medical and surgical teams to support overall patient health outcomes. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record. Hospital Dentistry Services Participate in operating room scheduling and surgical case management. Perform comprehensive dental rehabilitation procedures under anesthesia. Provide pre-operative dental clearance evaluations for patients undergoing medical procedures. Assist with management of oral manifestations of systemic disease. Collaborate with oncology cardiology transplant trauma and other specialty services as appropriate. Participate in hospital call coverage and emergency consultation services as assigned. Teaching and Academic Responsibilities Educate and mentor dental residents medical residents and students in clinical and hospital settings. Provide clinical supervision and instruction during patient care activities. Participate in residency didactic programs seminars and case presentations. Support curriculum development and educational initiatives. Serve as a role model for professionalism patient-centered care and evidence-based practice. Research and Scholarly Activity Participate in quality improvement clinical research and scholarly activities. Present findings at departmental institutional regional or national meetings when appropriate. Contribute to academic publications and educational materials. Support evidence-based dentistry initiatives throughout the department. Administrative and Service Responsibilities Participate actively in departmental meetings committees and strategic initiatives. Assist in developing clinical protocols policies and quality improvement programs. Support accreditation compliance infection prevention and patient safety efforts. Engage in community outreach and public education activities. Contribute to departmental growth patient access and service line development. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Strong clinical skills in comprehensive general dentistry. Knowledge of hospital-based dental practice and management of medically compromised patients. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to academic excellence and resident education. Strong organizational documentation and clinical decision-making abilities. Dedication to quality improvement patient safety and evidence-based care Academic Appointment Faculty appointment through the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine will be commensurate with qualifications experience and academic achievements. Mission Alignment The General Dentist Hospital Dentistry supports Marshall Universitys mission by providing exceptional patient care advancing dental education fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and improving oral health outcomes throughout the region through excellence in clinical service teaching research and community engagement.