Prosthodontist (part time) - School of Dental Medicine
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Prosthodontist (part time) - School of Dental Medicine
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8/7/2026
LECOM Bradenton Dental School
4800 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
Bradenton
FL
United States of America
Education
Part-time
Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Prosthodontist is responsible for providing
students with training in diagnosis, treatment planning, sequencing and the
actual treatment of assigned patients in the specialty of Periodontal disease.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Must be able to advise the students in the related subject field;
Must have great skills in diagnosis and treatment planning;
Must be able to provide dental students with basic clinical training in
the related discipline and Treatment Planning;
Interview patients to learn about their medical histories, complaints, and
symptoms;
Examine patients with X-rays and other equipment to make diagnoses;
Create charts of patients' mouths;
Take measurements for prostheses like dentures, crowns, and bridges;
Make wax models of prostheses, and supervise dental technicians and
laboratory bench workers in doing so;
Send models to lab companies that manufacture prostheses;
Place prostheses in patients' mouths, making adjustments to make them fit
properly;
Repair, rebase, and reline dentures;
Administer anesthesia, and prescribe medications like antibiotics;
Conduct surgery to repair structures of the mouth to enable those who have
suffered injuries or diseases to regain functions;
Employ bonding methods to alter the shape of teeth and close gaps between
them, to improve function or appearance;
Treat ailments that cause pain in the face and jaw;
Use veneers to hide tooth defects, and bleach teeth to make them whiter;
Advise patients about brushing, flossing, and other elements of oral
health care;
Consult with other practitioners (including dentists, doctors, and
specialists) to determine treatment methods;
Maintain equipment and order supplies.
Provides consultation services on an as needed basis;
Must be able to teach General Dentistry Faculty basic Prosthodontic
services;
Must possess excellent communication and patient interpersonal skills to
be able to instruct dental students to select, obtain and interpret
patient data for the comprehensive assessment of a diverse patient
population;
Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant
Dean and other management personnel from time to time;
Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student
instruction and practice development;
Be able to accept other duties assigned/needed;
Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing
information and analysis to the Assistant Dean;
Develops Quality Assurance Programs in accordance with Institutional
protocols;
Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company,
system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer
complaints; collaborating with other faculty members to ensure training
methods are developed and maintained;
Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality
management; participating in educational opportunities; reading
professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
professional organizations; and
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add
value to job accomplishments.
Serve as Course director of the Pre-Clinical Denture Courses as maybe
assigned from time to time;
Other duties as assigned.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Must possess
required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without
reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be
performed.
Computer experience in the dental or other related field to allow for
axiUm computer program entry;
Knowledge of Patient Relations and Scheduling;
Knowledge of ADA Coding;
Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the
practice level.
Knowledge of patient's privacy (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);
Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office,
dental, facility);
Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy
(MS Office Suite i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel and accurate data
entry skills;
Excellent organizational skills;
Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;
Maintaining an established work schedule;
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact
and diplomacy;
Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention
to detail and follow-through;
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent
with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention
and energy to the important work of LECOM;
The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a
respectful and cooperative manner;
The Periodontist will be supervising dental students in the LECOM Dental
Group Practice on a by appointment basis; and
Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the
practice needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Education and experience equivalent to: a
Prosthodontist with a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an ADA accredited college
or university and certificate that demonstrates successful completion of a
Prosthodontics residency program. Successful candidate must have a minimum of
two to four (2-4) years' of experience practicing Prosthodontics, with
teaching experience a plus. The successful candidate must hold a current
dental license from Florida.
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The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine offers challenging, enjoyable,
and rewarding positions as faculty and staff at our campuses in Erie and
Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Elmira, New York; and Bradenton, Florida.
Each employee contributes directly to LECOM's growth and success and takes
pride in being a member of the LECOM family. Employees embrace the osteopathic
principles of compassionate and caring primary health care and serve as
professional role models for LECOM students.
We are very excited to welcome you to our vibrant and engaging work culture,
where you can grow, develop, and share your talents. We look forward to your
personal contribution to LECOM's mission of excellence in education, research,
clinical care, and community service. You will find that we provide a highly
productive and energetic workplace, with unlimited opportunities for personal
satisfaction and career advancement. We are confident that you will agree that
LECOM is a great place to work!
LECOM offers competitive wages and benefits. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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