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Pennsylvania (Meadville) – FOR<br />
SALE: Board certified Prosthodontist<br />
is look<strong>in</strong>g to cut back or completely<br />
retire and sell a well established, fee<br />
for serviced <strong>prosthodontics</strong> practice<br />
with a large referral base.<br />
The practice is located <strong>in</strong> a small<br />
college town <strong>in</strong> northwestern<br />
Pennsylvania, equidistance from<br />
Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo.<br />
The practice <strong>in</strong>cludes all areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>prosthodontics</strong> and has its<br />
own <strong>in</strong>-house laboratory and is<br />
located <strong>in</strong> its own free stand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g. It is <strong>in</strong> a great recreational<br />
area that <strong>of</strong>fers an excellent<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> life. Please call:<br />
Office (814) 724-4408 or Home<br />
(814) 763-3908<br />
Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth) – Fee<br />
for Service prosthodontic dental<br />
practice available Summer 2008.<br />
Purchaser should have post graduate<br />
<strong>prosthodontics</strong> degree or comprehensive<br />
private practice experience.<br />
Attractive <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>in</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g. Highly desirable<br />
demographics and location. <strong>Digital</strong><br />
radiography. Excellent staff. Large<br />
lab. Practice is a blend <strong>of</strong> general<br />
dentistry and restorative referral<br />
cases. Contact Dan Lewis at Lewis<br />
Health Pr<strong>of</strong>ession Services, Inc. for<br />
additional <strong>in</strong>formation. All <strong>in</strong>quiries<br />
are confidential. (972) 437-1180 or<br />
Dan@lewishealth.com.<br />
EMPLOYMENT<br />
OPPORTUNITY<br />
Arizona (Scottsdale) - Scottsdale<br />
is a new and grow<strong>in</strong>g community. It is<br />
an ideal location to practice and raise<br />
a family.<br />
Long established prosthodontic<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice search<strong>in</strong>g for youthful and<br />
motivated prosthodontist to jo<strong>in</strong> an<br />
exceptional team <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
Spacious <strong>of</strong>fice with 8 operatories<br />
and modern, digital equipment.<br />
Dental laboratory on site.<br />
Contact Michael J. Gibbons, D.M.D.<br />
Info: 7477 E Doubletree<br />
Ranch Rd, Ste 200<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85258<br />
E-mail: jf<strong>in</strong>egl@yahoo.com<br />
Arizona (Scottsdale/Phoenix) –<br />
Well established Prosthodontics<br />
Private Practice and Consierge Care<br />
Service. Located <strong>in</strong> beautiful NE<br />
Scottsdale by Mayo Cl<strong>in</strong>ic and<br />
Scottsdale Hospitals. Office is<br />
adjacent to excellent dental laboratories<br />
facilities and is located <strong>in</strong> a<br />
community <strong>of</strong> Dentists and other<br />
Dental Specialists. Please contact<br />
Dr. Fritch to discuss further details:<br />
(602) 689-0508; kentfritch@aol.com.<br />
California (Bakersfield) – Central<br />
valley <strong>of</strong> California, $1.5 mil on 4<br />
days/week, open<strong>in</strong>g second <strong>of</strong>fice,<br />
needs one or two associates. Must be<br />
able to restore implants and learn<br />
implant placement. Presently only<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice do<strong>in</strong>g Teeth <strong>in</strong> an Hour. Has<br />
own Forte Scanner, full laboratory,<br />
etc. Fax resume with cover letter to<br />
(661) 616-0214.<br />
Nebraska (Omaha) - Creighton<br />
University School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry,<br />
Omaha, Nebraska is seek<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a dynamic <strong>in</strong>dividual to <strong>in</strong>itiate<br />
curricular and cl<strong>in</strong>ical experiences to<br />
provide students with entry level<br />
competencies <strong>in</strong> the treatment<br />
<strong>of</strong> patients with special needs. The<br />
position will require participation <strong>in</strong><br />
the study, plann<strong>in</strong>g, and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> education and care delivery<br />
programm<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the area <strong>of</strong> special<br />
needs. The position <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
responsibilities <strong>in</strong> the didactic and<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ical <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>of</strong> pre-doctoral<br />
dental students with<strong>in</strong> the exist<strong>in</strong>g<br />
curriculum. Understand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mission and purpose <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong><br />
Dentistry and the identity <strong>of</strong><br />
Creighton as a premiere Jesuit,<br />
Catholic university is necessary.<br />
Primary appo<strong>in</strong>tment will be <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics.<br />
Candidates must have a DDS/DMD<br />
Degree from an ADA accredited<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitution and be licensed or eligible<br />
for licensure <strong>in</strong> the state <strong>of</strong> Nebraska.<br />
Successful completion <strong>of</strong> a GPR or<br />
AEGD program <strong>in</strong> conjunction with<br />
advanced education or significant<br />
experience <strong>in</strong> care for patients with<br />
special needs is highly desirable. This<br />
is a tenure track position and will<br />
require academic appo<strong>in</strong>tment <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Teach<strong>in</strong>g-Research or Cl<strong>in</strong>ician<br />
Educator track. Candidates must also<br />
possess strong organizational<br />
and communication skills and<br />
a demonstrated ability to work<br />
collaboratively <strong>in</strong> a collegial,<br />
<strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary environment. This<br />
position will be available July 1, 2008<br />
and open until filled.<br />
If <strong>in</strong>terested, please transmit/send a<br />
letter <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest and a curriculum<br />
vitae (jhsmith@creighton.edu or<br />
(402) 280-5084) with a list <strong>of</strong> three<br />
references to Dr. Jared Smith, Chair,<br />
Creighton University School <strong>of</strong><br />
Dentistry, 2500 California Plaza,<br />
Omaha, NE 68178. Creighton<br />
University is an Equal Opportunity/<br />
Affirmative Action Employer.<br />
Nebraska (Omaha) – Creighton<br />
University School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry,<br />
Omaha, Nebraska is seek<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
dynamic <strong>in</strong>dividual to support an<br />
exceptional cl<strong>in</strong>ical prosthodontic<br />
program, contemporary curriculum<br />
and an emerg<strong>in</strong>g research pr<strong>of</strong>ile.<br />
Primary appo<strong>in</strong>tment will be <strong>in</strong><br />
the Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g pre-doctoral students.<br />
Additional responsibilities will<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude the development <strong>of</strong> a collaborative<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g relationship with<br />
area surgeons, oncology teams and<br />
other care providers; and, also<br />
participate <strong>in</strong> the study, plann<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
development <strong>of</strong> additional programm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> alignment with the goals <strong>of</strong><br />
the School and University.<br />
Understand<strong>in</strong>g the mission and<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry<br />
and the identity <strong>of</strong> Creighton<br />
as a premiere Jesuit, Catholic<br />
university is necessary.<br />
Candidates must have a<br />
DDS/DMD degree from an ADA<br />
accredited <strong>in</strong>stitution and be licensed<br />
or eligible for licensure <strong>in</strong> the state <strong>of</strong><br />
Nebraska. Board certification<br />
or eligibility for board certification <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>prosthodontics</strong> is required. Advanced<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and/or qualifications <strong>in</strong> the<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Oral Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial<br />
Prosthodontics are highly desirable.<br />
This is a tenure track position and<br />
will require academic appo<strong>in</strong>tment at<br />
the Assistant, Associate or Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
level. This candidate must also<br />
possess strong organizational<br />
and communication skills and<br />
a demonstrated ability to work<br />
collaboratively <strong>in</strong> a collegial,<br />
<strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary environment. This<br />
position will be available July 1, 2008<br />
and open until filled.<br />
If <strong>in</strong>terested, please transmit/send a<br />
letter <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest and a curriculum<br />
vitae (jhsmith@creighton.edu or<br />
(402) 280-5084) with a list <strong>of</strong> three<br />
references to Dr. Jared Smith, Chair,<br />
Creighton University School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dentistry, 2500 California<br />
Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178.<br />
Creighton University is an<br />
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative<br />
Action Employer.<br />
New Jersey (Cherry Hill) – Well<br />
established thriv<strong>in</strong>g Prosthodontic<br />
practice <strong>in</strong> Southern New Jersey,<br />
close to Philadelphia, is seek<strong>in</strong>g<br />
an associate with future buy out<br />
possibilities. Educationally qualified<br />
or Board certification required. The<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>ciple <strong>of</strong>fice is located <strong>in</strong> its own<br />
free stand<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g with an <strong>in</strong><br />
house lab and excellent referral base.<br />
There is also a satellite <strong>of</strong>fice that is<br />
located <strong>in</strong> a three <strong>of</strong>fice medical/<br />
dental build<strong>in</strong>g. Both locations<br />
can be purchased with the<br />
practice. Contact via e-mail:<br />
sjprosto@yahoo.com; or telephone:<br />
(856) 424-7177.<br />
North Carol<strong>in</strong>a (Chapel Hill) –<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> North Carol<strong>in</strong>a at<br />
Chapel Hill, School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry<br />
seeks to fill a full-time, tenured-track<br />
or fixed-term faculty position at the<br />
Assistant/Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor level<br />
depend<strong>in</strong>g upon qualifications <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics,<br />
effective July 1, 2008. Specific<br />
responsibilities will focus on didactic<br />
and cl<strong>in</strong>ical teach<strong>in</strong>g with particular<br />
emphasis on the Prosthodontics<br />
pre-doctoral programs. Participation<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Dental Faculty Practice and<br />
contribution to the cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />
education program is required.<br />
Candidates should possess a D.D.S.<br />
degree or equivalent <strong>in</strong> addition to<br />
advanced tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Prosthodontics.<br />
Particular <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> esthetics and the<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ical performance <strong>of</strong> ceramic<br />
materials is desirable. Prosthodontic<br />
board eligibility and demonstrable<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g experience is preferred. The<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry is supported by<br />
an established and successful Dental<br />
Research Center. Applicants should<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude a curriculum vitae and the<br />
names/addresses <strong>of</strong> four references by<br />
February 15, 2008. Nom<strong>in</strong>ations or<br />
<strong>in</strong>quiries should be directed to:<br />
Dr. Glenn M<strong>in</strong>sley<br />
Chair, Search Committee<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry, CB #7450<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> North Carol<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450<br />
As an Equal Opportunity/<br />
Affirmative Action Employer, The<br />
University is committed to equality <strong>of</strong><br />
educational and employment opportunities,<br />
as well as actively seeks promotion<br />
<strong>of</strong> diversity by its recruitment.<br />
North Carol<strong>in</strong>a (Chapel Hill) –<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> North Carol<strong>in</strong>a at<br />
Chapel Hill, School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry<br />
seeks a board certified prosthodontist<br />
to assume the position <strong>of</strong> Director,<br />
Advanced Education Program <strong>in</strong><br />
Prosthodontics <strong>in</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Prosthodontics. This is a full-time,<br />
tenured-track, or fixed-term faculty<br />
position at the Assistant/<br />
Associate/Full Pr<strong>of</strong>essor level,<br />
depend<strong>in</strong>g upon qualifications.<br />
Specific responsibilities <strong>in</strong>clude the<br />
management and cl<strong>in</strong>ical and didactic<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the Advanced Education<br />
Program <strong>in</strong> Prosthodontics.<br />
The successful candidate will have<br />
prior experience <strong>in</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />
Graduate Prosthodontics and<br />
demonstrable support <strong>of</strong> research<br />
activities <strong>of</strong> graduate prosthodontic<br />
students. Additional primary<br />
responsibilities <strong>in</strong>clude participation<br />
<strong>in</strong> the UNC Dental Faculty Practice<br />
and contribution to the departmental<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g education program.<br />
Strength <strong>in</strong> digital dental<br />
technologies and digital educational<br />
technologies is preferred. Candidates<br />
should possess a D.D.S. degree or<br />
equivalent <strong>in</strong> addition to advanced<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Prosthodontics. The<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry is supported by<br />
an established and successful Dental<br />
Research Center. Applicants should<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude a curriculum vitae and the<br />
names/addresses <strong>of</strong> four references.<br />
Nom<strong>in</strong>ations or <strong>in</strong>quiries should be<br />
directed to:<br />
Dr. David Felton<br />
Chair, Search Committee<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Prosthodontics<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry, CB #7450<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> North Carol<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450<br />
As an Equal Opportunity/<br />
Affirmative Action Employer, The<br />
University is committed to equality<br />
<strong>of</strong> educational and employment<br />
opportunities, as well as actively<br />
seeks promotion <strong>of</strong> diversity by<br />
its recruitment<br />
Pennsylvania (Wilkes Barre) –<br />
The VA Medical Center,<br />
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is<br />
currently recruit<strong>in</strong>g for a full-time,<br />
board certified or board eligible<br />
Prosthodontist pr<strong>of</strong>icient <strong>in</strong> all phases<br />
<strong>of</strong> general dentistry, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g fixed,<br />
removable and implant-borne<br />
prostheses. The successful candidate<br />
must have the full range <strong>of</strong> general<br />
dentistry skills, with particular<br />
emphasis on operative procedures,<br />
and removable prosthetics. This<br />
position will require excellent<br />
diagnostic skills and the ability to<br />
triage, diagnose, and manage a broad<br />
spectrum <strong>of</strong> urgent dental problems<br />
<strong>in</strong> a patient population with a high<br />
percentage <strong>of</strong> medically compromised<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals. The candidate<br />
needs to be experienced <strong>in</strong><br />
conventional and implant-borne fixed<br />
and removable <strong>prosthodontics</strong>. His/<br />
her responsibilities will <strong>in</strong>clude supervis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
general practice residents.<br />
The applicant selected for this<br />
position will be eligible to apply for<br />
an education loan reimbursement<br />
award under the provisions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Education Debt Reduction Program.<br />
In addition to an attractive salary,<br />
we <strong>of</strong>fer paid malpractice <strong>in</strong>surance,<br />
vacation/sick leave, health and life<br />
<strong>in</strong>surance coverage and an attractive<br />
retirement package <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
tax deferred sav<strong>in</strong>gs plan. Please<br />
fax your curriculum vitae and license<br />
verification to (570) 821-7289 or<br />
call (570) 824-3521 extension<br />
7209 for an application. EQUAL<br />
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER<br />
Virg<strong>in</strong>ia (Charlottesville) –<br />
Seek<strong>in</strong>g enthusiastic, car<strong>in</strong>g, prosthodontic<br />
associate with opportunity<br />
to buy <strong>in</strong>. Private, fee for service<br />
prosthodontic practice. Enjoy liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a grow<strong>in</strong>g community<br />
with an established referral<br />
base. Nice comb<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> dental<br />
implants, esthetic dentistry, fixed/<br />
removable <strong>prosthodontics</strong>. Send<br />
resume with references<br />
togregwall1@embarqmail.com<br />
At Your Service…<br />
For questions regard<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
membership, ACP programs and<br />
events or general <strong>in</strong>quiries, please<br />
contact the ACP headquarters at<br />
800-378-1260; fax: 312-573-1257<br />
or visit our Web site at<br />
www.<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org.<br />
Nancy “Deal” Chandler,<br />
MA, RHIA, CAE, Executive<br />
Director – ext. 230 or<br />
dchandler@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Management <strong>of</strong> overall <strong>College</strong><br />
and Foundation operations.<br />
Carla Baker, MBA, Associate<br />
Executive Director, Membership<br />
Services and Outreach – ext. 222<br />
or cbaker@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Membership benefits, database<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istration, membership<br />
dues process<strong>in</strong>g and any<br />
membership-related <strong>in</strong>quiries.<br />
Rachel Brunswick, Membership<br />
Coord<strong>in</strong>ator – ext. 224 or<br />
rbrunswick@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Assists with member services<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g membership applications<br />
and renewals, saleable product<br />
orders and updat<strong>in</strong>g member<br />
contact <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
Lauren Dethl<strong>of</strong>f, Director,<br />
Communications and<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g – ext. 223 or<br />
ldethl<strong>of</strong>f@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
ACP market<strong>in</strong>g materials and<br />
products, media and public<br />
relations, Messenger newsletter,<br />
Web site, and other <strong>College</strong><br />
communications.<br />
Jennifer Jackson, Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative<br />
Coord<strong>in</strong>ator – ext. 221 or<br />
jjackson@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Receptionist and adm<strong>in</strong>istrative<br />
support for all <strong>College</strong><br />
departments and staff.<br />
Melissa Kabadian, MA, Director,<br />
Education and Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Services – ext. 227 or<br />
mkabadian@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Information on cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />
education programs and the<br />
ACP Annual Session.<br />
Jack Kanich, Manager, F<strong>in</strong>ance<br />
and Adm<strong>in</strong>istration – ext. 228 or<br />
jkanich@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial and account<br />
payable/receivable.<br />
Pamela Insley Krueger, MS,<br />
Director, ACP Education<br />
Foundation – ext. 226 or<br />
foundation@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Oversees ACPEF programs and<br />
fundrais<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g corporate<br />
partnerships and <strong>in</strong>dividual donor<br />
relations. Also handles ACP sponsorship<br />
opportunities.<br />
Nathalie Williams, Sections<br />
Manager – ext. 229 or<br />
nwilliams@<strong>prosthodontics</strong>.org<br />
Supports Sections <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Regional Director Elections and<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e resources.<br />
ACP MESSENGER WWW.PROSTHODONTICS.ORG SPRING 2008<br />
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