NYU Dentistry invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Founded in 1939, the department is one of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric dentistry programs in the United States, with a longstanding commitment to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service.

The Chair will provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive academic and clinical program dedicated to advancing pediatric oral health from infancy through adolescence. The department emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and equitable access to care, serving more than 5,000 children annually through clinics and extensive community outreach initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :


+ Provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

+ Oversee predoctoral pediatric dentistry education for approximately 1,900 DDS students and direct the...