Position Summary
The faculty member will have a primary role in preclinical dental education at the Kornberg School of Dentistry, with responsibility for teaching a course designed to bridge foundational dental materials science with the practical selection, handling, and clinical application of dental materials. Positioned after the core Dental Materials course and integrated within the preclinical curriculum, the course will provide students with a focused review of essential materials science principles while emphasizing how those principles inform clinical decision-making and material performance. Particular emphasis will be placed on evidence-based material selection, comparison of available products, troubleshooting, interpretation of DFUs, and prevention of technique-related clinical failures.
Instruction will focus on the materials and products students will encounter in clinical practice, including interpretation of manufacturers’ Directions for Use (DFU), indications and contraindications, material selection, handling protocols, technique sensitivity, advantages and limitations, common sources of clinical failure, and evidence supporting contemporary clinical use. The course will help students translate scientific and manufacturer-provided information into evidence-based clinical decisions and develop confidence in the appropriate use of dental materials before entering patient care.
The faculty member will also contribute to the research mission of the Kornberg School of Dentistry through the development, coordination, and execution of interdisciplinary research in dental biomaterials. The position will support activities within the Smart Biomaterials Research Laboratory while expanding opportunities for student mentorship, scholarly activity, and integration of current biomaterials research into dental education.
