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The Adams School of Dentistry, established in 1950 and made possible by an Act of the North Carolina General Assembly in 1949, is now part of a dynamic Health Science campus! The school provides oral health care to more than 90,000 patients each year and provides additional in-kind services totaling more than $3.6M annually through four student-led free dental clinics and other charitable care events. With more than 6,400 living alumni in 27 nations and all 50 states, the school's impact to oral health in North Carolina, throughout the U.S., and around the world is unprecedented. Adams School of Dentistry is at the forefront of oral health care, education, research and leadership. We are building on 75 years of high-quality patient care, an evolving academic learning environment, cutting-edge research across a spectrum of science and a culture where all belong. We lead the way in oral health care and education with compassion and sensitivity, and we are committed to caring for rural and underserved populations across NC and beyond.
The Adams School of Dentistry is one of six health science schools (Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Public Health) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is the first dental school in the state of North Carolina. The
ASOD consists of seven (7) Academic Departments:
Biomedical Sciences,
Craniofacial and Surgical Care (Craniofacial Center, Geriatrics/Special Care, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Oral Medicine),
Restorative Sciences (General Dentistry, Operative & Biomaterials and Prosthodontics),
Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health,
Orthodontics,
Diagnostic Sciences (Oral Microbiology, Orofacial Pain/Sleep, Pathology and Radiology) and
Periodontology, Endodontics and Dental Hygiene (one department). Currently the
ASOD has 1,077 incumbents, filling 589 faculty positions (412 non-paid adjunct status, 177 in-pay status), 83 fellow positions, 33 post-doc positions, 42
EHRA-NF positions, 283
SHRA positions and 47
SHRA student positions, and we have active recruitments for faculty and staff! It is an exciting time to join the Adams School of Dentistry as we begin our new strategic plan and embark on exciting team initiatives!
Our Mission: To educate and empower the next generation of leaders in oral health care through excellence in education, research, patient care, and service, demonstrating responsible stewardship of our profession. We serve the people of North Carolina and beyond and strive for global impact.
Our Vision: To serve as the leader for oral health care professionals through our innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary research, and commitment to collaborative patient care.
Our Values:
Integrity: We engage authentically, ethically, and honestly, cultivating an environment of trust and respect.
Curiosity: We celebrate discovery and innovation, embracing opportunities for growth, seeking creative solutions, and seizing new possibilities.
Collaboration: We value teamwork, recognizing our individual and collective efforts and advocating for the well-being and success of our people and the communities we serve.
Belonging: We honor our unique perspectives, dedicated to creating a fair, accessible, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in executing responsibilities and dealing with patients, residents, faculty, and staff are needed as well as the ability to work with diverse people and groups.
Ability to insure and monitor the clinical skills progress of residents through appropriate referrals and feedback. Ability to track resident progress, assignments and experiences using appropriate software. Ability to use electronic patient record systems and generate reports. Excellent attention to timeliness, detail and accuracy in records is a critical skill.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and regulations governing clinical dental hygiene and treatment of periodontal patients, including best clinical practices, patient care protocols, medical and dental guidelines. Considerable knowledge of proper patient care management and administrative standards as it pertains to Periodontology.
Ability to perform specialized patient services consistent with the Dental Hygiene Practice Act in the Periodontology specialty and with high risk patients. Ability to assist residents in correctly assessing a problem or in completing the solution. Ability to supervise residents and/or staff. Ability to advise on and help evaluate procedures performed in the clinic. Ability to educate the patient in proper oral hygiene and alternative treatment methods to aid in periodontal disease management. Ability to continue self-education of both new and innovative treatment procedures for periodontal disease. Ability to collect and record patient data and to make decisions on resident case assignment of referrals.
The position requires the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, to negotiate and achieve successful results, and to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-level customer service. |
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$69,958 - $81,398
Jun 13, 2025