1. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures, seminars, demonstrations, and clinical teaching for BDS and MDS students.
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students during clinical postings.
- Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessment tools.
- Conduct internal assessments, practical examinations, and viva voce.
- Guide dissertations, research projects, and case presentations for postgraduate students (as per NDC norms).
- Participate in curriculum planning, academic audits, and accreditation activities.
2. Clinical Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage patients independently in the specialty.
- Perform advanced clinical procedures in accordance with specialty protocols.
- Supervise postgraduate and undergraduate clinical work.
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
- Ensure infection control, sterilization, and patient safety standards.
Specialty-Specific Responsibilities
A. Reader – Periodontology
- Diagnose and manage periodontal diseases and peri-implant conditions.
- Perform scaling, root planing, flap surgeries, regenerative procedures, mucogingival surgeries, crown lengthening, and periodontal plastic surgeries.
- Carry out implant planning, placement (where applicable), and maintenance.
- Manage periodontal emergencies and interdisciplinary periodontal care.
- Conduct maintenance therapy and preventive periodontal programs.
- Guide postgraduate students in periodontal surgical procedures and implantology.
B. Reader – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Diagnose and treat oral and maxillofacial diseases, trauma, and surgical conditions.
- Perform routine and advanced exodontia, impacted tooth surgeries, pre-prosthetic surgeries, minor oral surgical procedures, biopsies, and cyst enucleations.
- Assist and perform maxillofacial trauma management, orthognathic surgery, TMJ procedures, and reconstructive surgeries (as per institutional facilities).
- Manage dental emergencies and medically compromised patients.
- Supervise the operation theatre protocols and surgical asepsis.
- Guide postgraduate students in oral surgical procedures and emergency management.
Research & Publications
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in the specialty.
- Publish research papers in indexed and peer-reviewed journals.
- Present scientific papers at national and international conferences.
- Apply for research grants and funded projects.
- Guide postgraduate dissertations and undergraduate research projects.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Department in departmental planning and administration.
- Maintain departmental records, inventories, and equipment.
- Coordinate clinical schedules, seminars, journal clubs, and workshops.
- Participate in institutional committees and quality assurance initiatives.
- Support accreditation activities including NDC, NAAC, and NABH requirements.
Student Mentoring
- Mentor students academically and professionally.
- Monitor student attendance, clinical performance, and academic progress.
- Provide career guidance and counselling.
Community Engagement
- Participate in dental camps, screening programs, and oral health awareness initiatives.
- Contribute to outreach and extension activities.
- Promote preventive oral healthcare practices.
Qualification
- MDS in Periodontology or Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the State Dental Council/National Dental Commission (NDC).
- Must meet eligibility criteria prescribed by the National Dental Commission (NDC) for the post of Reader/Associate Professor.
Experience
- As per NDC eligibility norms for Reader/Associate Professor.
- Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching preferred.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in the respective specialty.
- Strong research and publication record in indexed journals.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical and surgical expertise in the specialty.
- Excellent teaching and mentoring abilities.
- Research aptitude and scientific writing skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership and team management capabilities.
- Patient-centric approach and ethical clinical practice.
- Familiarity with digital dental records and learning management systems.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
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