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.