Reader

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.