NYU College of Dentistry Bridging the Gap Associateship

Position Summary:

New York University College of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry has established a one year Bridging the Gap (BTG) Associateship focused specifically on oral health care for persons with disabilities and complex health conditions (PWDCMC) open to pediatric and general dentists. This non-GME funded, four-day a week position is supported through a HRSA Postdoctoral Training Grant (D88HP37550) and offers salary and full benefits. The purpose of the BTG Associateship is to create a sustainable primary care dental workforce that is equipped and empowered to increase the quality, acceptability, and timeliness of oral health care services for PWDCMC. This includes increased knowledge in the prevalent medical conditions, physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities that impact this population. Associates will receive training in approaches that help achieve optimal oral health for these underserved populations. 

Principal Duties:

BTG Associates will provide comprehensive dental services at the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for Persons with Disabilities (OHCPD) and Bringing Smiles Comprehensive Care program (Bringing Smiles). BTG Associates will engage in didactic instruction which includes curriculum focused on special needs populations, fundamental techniques in anesthesia and sedation, cultural competence in oral health care delivery for PWDCMC, quality improvement in community-based oral health programs, interprofessionalism, advocacy for vulnerable populations, teledentistry, and dental public health.

Position Qualifications:

Required Education: 

DDS or DMD, no more than 5 years out of last program

Required Licensure: 

Must be eligible for a NYS dental license by July 1st

HRSA Requirement:

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Start Date:

July 1, 2022

Salary:

$60,000 w/ full benefits

Accepting applicants now, to apply please use the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/104750

Position Qualifications:

Required Education: 

DDS or DMD, no more than 5 years out of last program

Required Licensure: 

Must be eligible for a NYS dental license by July 1st

HRSA Requirement:

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency