Maxillofacial Prosthodontist - Craniofacial Center

The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health) is seeking a full-time Maxillofacial Prosthodontist. This position will provide oral and facial prosthetic rehabilitation for pediatric and adult patients with congenital or acquired conditions of the oral cavity, head, and neck. The provider will work in close cooperation with medical and dental specialists, as well as allied health professionals, at the Craniofacial Center to deliver comprehensive functional and aesthetic rehabilitation for patients. The provider will perform all clinical steps for fabrication of oral and facial prostheses and supervise laboratory technologists to ensure the highest quality of prosthetic outcomes. The provider must be proficient in planning and restoring dental implants. Surgical experience in placement of intraoral implants is an added benefit.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The individual will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary, comprehensive care team.
• Provide oral and facial prosthetic rehabilitation services for children and adults with congenital or acquired craniofacial conditions.
• Proficient in the placement and restoration of oral osseointegrated implants and have familiarity with the placement and restoration of craniofacial osseointegrated implants and the fabrication of adhesive and implant retained facial prostheses.
• Provide dental evaluation and treatment for patients receiving radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or organ transplants.
• Conduct digital prosthetic procedures including intraoral scanning, implant planning and the design and fabrication of surgical guides for oral and facial prostheses.
• Conducts educational programs and research relative to Maxillofacial Prosthetics.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements include:

• Completion of a residency in postgraduate prosthodontics and a fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics in programs recognized by the American Dental Association.
• Must be board certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics or must be able to complete certification within the first year of employment.
• Current and valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois is required.

Salary & Benefits:

UI Health offers competitive benefit packages, including: vacation days, paid holidays, Floating Holidays, State University Retirement System, tuition waiver, tuition discount for dependents, and excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.

The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent position is $260,000 - $310,000

The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

To Apply:

Applications will be accepted until the close date of February 27, 2025.

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