The Opportunity
The Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) is seeking a Clinic Director for its Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program as it transitions from planning to implementation.

This role is intended for a clinician-educator who values thoughtful program leadership and is interested in shaping a modern AEGD grounded in comprehensive care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong educational culture.

Many academic careers require a choice between tradition and innovation.AIDM was designed to integrate both.

As a Dental Knowledge Enterprise, AIDM brings together the structure of an academic institution with the flexibility of a contemporary clinical environment.

 
Program Environment
The Program
The Clinic Director will join the leadership team of a purposefully designed AEGD program with established curriculum, clinical workflows, and faculty structure. The focus of the role is on implementation, refinement, and stewardship.

The Facility
Training will occur within a newly constructed 54-chair clinical center, including an onsite Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), designed to support interdisciplinary education and patient care.

Educational Model
The program follows a Lead Clinician Model, emphasizing continuity of care, resident responsibility, and collaboration with board-certified specialists in Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics, and Oral Surgery.

Technology
Residents will be trained using contemporary digital tools—including AI-assisted diagnostics, digital workflows, 3D printing, and cloud-based systems—integrated to support sound clinical judgment and efficient care delivery.

 
The Leader We Seek
We are looking for a Clinic Director whose leadership reflects clarity, professionalism, and high standards.

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to mentorship and educational quality
• Comfort working within interdisciplinary clinical environments

An interest in continuous improvement and accountability in postgraduate education

Institutional Commitment

We ask for high performance, and we provide a high-performance environment in return.

• Top-Tier Compensation: To attract the best, we pay the best. We offer a competitive compensation package, including base salary and generous production bonuses.
• Professional Autonomy: You will report directly to the Chief Clinical Officer but will hold full authority over the General Dentistry Clinic’s educational and clinical direction.
• A Culture of Belonging: We are building a workplace defined by genuine human connection, where small rituals of appreciation are the norm. We believe everyone—provider and patient alike—deserves to feel valued.

• DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited institution or equivalent
• Completion of a CODA-accredited AEGD or GPR program
• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience in comprehensive general dentistry
• Preferred: Prior academic or residency leadership experience
• Eligibility for dental licensure in the State of Texas

About Austin Institute of Dental Medicine

The Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) is an emerging academic dental institution dedicated to advancing postgraduate dental education through an integrated, patient-centered, and interdisciplinary model of care. Founded with the goal of rethinking how dentists are trained in a rapidly evolving clinical landscape, AIDM brings together the rigor of academic medicine with the operational sophistication of a modern clinical enterprise. The institution is purpose-built to support advanced clinical training, faculty scholarship, and high-quality patient care within a unified academic environment. AIDM’s educational philosophy emphasizes comprehensive care, continuity of treatment, and close collaboration between general dentistry and dental specialties. Training programs are designed to foster clinical judgment, professionalism, and accountability, preparing graduates to manage complex cases while maintaining a strong foundation in humanistic, patient-centered practice. The Institute is housed in a newly constructed, multi-specialty clinical facility in Austin, Texas, featuring a large-scale clinical footprint, advanced digital infrastructure, and an onsite Ambulatory S...urgery Center. This environment enables integrated care delivery and supports interdisciplinary education across general dentistry and specialty disciplines. AIDM is committed to developing CODA-accredited postgraduate training programs that meet national standards while remaining responsive to contemporary clinical practice. The institution prioritizes thoughtful program design, faculty engagement, and continuous quality improvement to ensure educational excellence and long-term sustainability. At its core, AIDM is guided by a belief that the future of dental education lies in integration rather than fragmentation, mentorship rather than volume, and clinical excellence grounded in professionalism and trust. Through this approach, the Institute seeks to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of dental education and to the communities it serves.

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