A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) seeks an exempt Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Intern at the St. Louis Dental Center. This position reports to the Director – SCU of OMFS and Vice Dean, Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships. The OMFS Intern is responsible for performing various types of oral surgical procedures on patients under the supervision of OMFS faculty at MOSDOH (1500 Park), assuring high quality oral surgery services to patients of OMFS and its rotating specialties including urgent dental care and comprehensive dentistry, and teaching and guiding pre-doctoral (DMD) with the fundamental of Oral Surgery rotating in SCU of OMFS. This is a paid internship.
Requirements
Major Job Duties
Surgical consults, diagnosis, treatment planning, individually performing an array of surgical procedures with direct supervision of OMFS faculty membersSurgical workup, treatment alternative critical discussion with faculty and patients, first assistant with the faculty members of OMFSInteract with dental students in performing outpatient procedures on a daily basisInteract with residents of other specialties (Periodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Implant Surgery) for collaborative treatment.Interact and assist general dental faculty members' patients during urgent or emergent surgical needsAttend medical emergency situations on the clinic floor as neededAssist and attend all sedation-based OMFS casesParticipate in the weekly OMFS-evidence-based dentistry presentation by pre-doctoral studentsPresent elaborate and complex OMFS topics and Journal club at the OMFS clubParticipate at the Saint Louis University- grand rounds when neededParticipate in advanced skill lab (suturing, manikin-based skill assessment)Attend OMFS faculty lecture/ presentation series to Interns & students (as schedule permits)Rotate with external surgical and specialty clinics with Dept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology, and Anesthesiology in affiliated Hospitals and UniversitiesRotate with the internal specialty care unit of oral implantologyPrepare and present a poster or oral presentation in a State or National level professional meetingAssociate with existing research projects in the SCU of OMFSPotential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after-hoursOther duties as assignedSkills/Requirements
D.D.S, D.M.D, or B.D.S degreeMust have knowledge of general dentistryMust have successfully completed D.D.S/ D.M.D from a CODA-approved US Dental SchoolSufficient experience gained during Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery rotation during DDS/DMD ProgramTwo professional recommendation letters - one letter must be from OMFS faculty from their Dental School/ CollegeUnrestricted full Dental license issued by Missouri Board of DentistryCurrent BLS, ACLS & PALS certificationPersonal Malpractice insurance for practice outside ATSU-affiliated institutionsMust be articulateMust be able to receive clear orders/ instruction from faculty membersMust be able to express independent organizational skillsInterested in pursuing a career in Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryPoliteArticulate and clear communication skillsAdaptable, adjustable, and highly motivatedConfidence to work independently but remain supervisedKnow the limitations and seek out assistanceTeam-oriented and personableThis is a paid internship.ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among others. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following the hire date. For more information, please visit atsu.edu/employment/benefits.
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