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Sr. Dentist

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Aug 07, 2025

Sr. Dentist

OMFS

Full Time

85750BR

Job Summary


Reporting to the Chair of the UCSF Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department, the Dentist will provide dental services at Dental Oncology at UCSF Health's Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building and at Laguna Honda Hospital. This position provides the management of medically complex and special-needs patients in both outpatient and hospital settings, which requires proficiency in performing all aspects of general dentistry, including but not limited to exams, radiographic interpretation, restorative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. This position will be located at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus and at Laguna Honda Hospital, with occasional duties performed at the UCSF Parnassus Campus Special Needs outpatient clinic.

The incumbent will hold a concomitant academic without salary appointment.


***NOTE: This is a 1-year Full-time Contract role.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) teaches both theoretical and clinical courses in the predoctoral dental curriculum and offers instruction in medical emergencies in dental hygiene and predoctoral dental programs. Basic research in the department include investigations of the mechanisms of bone growth and replacement, the use of lasers and mechanisms of pain, and studies of treatment and outcomes of implant, orthognathic, TMJ, and reconstructive surgery.

The department provides clinical care in oral and maxillofacial surgery to ambulatory patients at the Dental Clinics Building, the OMFS Clinic at Moffitt Hospital, and the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic at San Francisco General Hospital. Treatment for hospitalized patients is provided at Moffitt/Long Hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, UCSF/Mount Zion, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The General Practice Residency Program serves Dental Oncology patients at Mission Bay, skilled nursing facility patients at Laguna Honda Hospital and Special Needs patients in the Dental Clinic and in the OR of Moffitt/Long Hospital.

The department also provides Oral Surgery faculty for the Highland Hospital in Oakland and Benioff Children's Hospital of Oakland. The department provides elective courses in oral and maxillofacial surgery at San Francisco General Hospital and implant clerkships where students learn to assist with surgical procedures. The department's postgraduate residency program leads to certification in OMFS with an MD degree.

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
MISSION: Advancing health through excellence in patient care, education and discovery.
VISION: To be the preeminent innovator in oral and craniofacial health worldwide.
VALUES: Through our values, we demonstrate LEADERSHIP in all that we do.

Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Engagement, Respect, Social responsibility, Honesty, Innovation, and Partnership.

The School is committed to providing outstanding, integrated patient-centered care, preparing the next generation of clinicians and scientists for a rapidly evolving health care system, leading the world in scientific discovery and its translation into improved patient care and public health, creating and maintaining a supportive work and learning environment that attracts the best faculty, staff, students and trainees who can meet the changing needs of the School, society and profession, and optimizing resources to support strategic objectives and maximize stakeholder value.

Required Qualifications


  • DDS or DMD Degree.
  • Must be eligible for licensure or special permit in the State of California.
  • Obtain and maintain UCSF and DPH credentials and privileges including current licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification.
  • At least 2 years of experience providing general dentistry in a hospital cased setting.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.

Preferred Qualifications


  • Epic training.
  • Bi-lingual fluency preferred: Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin speaking.

License/Certification


  • Must be eligible for licensure or special permit in the State of California.
  • Obtain and maintain UCSF and DPH credentials and privileges including current licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000774 DENTIST SR

Job Category

Dentistry, Physician

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Laguna Honda (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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