Director of Implant Dentistry

Touro University New York•Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

About The Position

The Director of Dental Implantology provides academic, clinical, and strategic leadership for implant dentistry education and services within the dental school. This role ensures integration of implantology across predoctoral, advanced education, and continuing education programs while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, learner development, and evidence-based practice.

Requirements

DDS/DMD or equivalent from a CODA-accredited dental school required.
Advanced training and documented expertise in dental implantology
Demonstrated excellence in implant clinical practice
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee the implant dentistry curriculum across the predoctoral programs
Ensure vertical and horizontal integration of implant concepts throughout restorative, surgical, and interdisciplinary courses
Align curriculum with current evidence-based practices, CODA standards, and emerging technologies
Develop learning objectives, assessments, and competencies related to implant diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical placement, restoration, and maintenance
Provide leadership for implant clinical services within the school's clinics
Establish and maintain clinical protocols and guidelines for implant treatment and complication management
Ensure patient safety, ethical care, and consistent clinical quality
Monitor clinical outcomes, complications, and quality assurance metrics
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Radiology Service
Serve on dental school committees as assigned
Represent the school in professional implant dentistry organizations
Maintain clinical licensure, professional currency, and continuing education