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Closing Date:
08/13/2026
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Job Type:
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
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Department:
ICE | PCPHSL Oral Health Faculty
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Dentist provides general and comprehensive dental services in the Oral Health Clinic, including diagnosing, treating, and preventing oral health issues, including teeth and gum diseases, and performing routine check-ups and cleanings. The dentist supervises dental assistants, dental hygienists, and/or other dental program support personnel.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, AND completion of a General Practice Residency from an accredited program by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Current Licensure from the Arkansas Board of Dental Examiners.
Current certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Provides comprehensive dental examinations of patients.
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and oral structures.
Restores teeth, including composite restorations, crowns, and fixed partial dentures.
Restores edentulous spaces, including fabricating dentures, partials, implant crowns, implant-supported fixed partial dentures, and other dental appliances.
Performs dental surgery, including the extraction of teeth and roots, removal of impacted teeth, necessary alveoplasty, and implant placement.
Performs root canal therapy to treat infected or damaged tooth pulp.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Treats pathological conditions of the oral cavity.
Takes and analyzes oral radiographs for diagnostic purposes.
Address oral trauma involving dentition and surrounding structures.
Sutures facial lacerations within and around the oral cavity.
Prescribes medications for infection control, pain control, and for the control of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.
Provides instructions in oral hygiene and methods of preventing the spread of oral diseases.
Reviews medical histories and records dental treatment in medical charts to ensure that the treatment plan does not compromise patient health.
Completes inpatient dental consults and communicates with other healthcare professionals regarding mutual patients.
Fit and adjust other prosthodontic appliances in the patient’s mouth, including but not limited to obturators.
Participants in Quality Improvement activities.
Analyzes and identifies critical factors of patient care to facilitate the enhancement of the quality and efficiency of the clinic.
Facilitates changes to improve the clinic through effective communication, collaboration, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Oversees the work and provides guidance and direction to dental assistants, hygienists, and other support personnel.
Participates in staff performance by assessing competency and providing education and constructive feedback on an ongoing basis.
Monitors and addresses employee performance/behavioral needs on an ongoing basis.
Demonstrates cost-conscious awareness and effectively utilizes staff, space, and supplies within budgetary restraints.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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