Orthodontics Program Director | University of Kentucky
Updated 10/28/26
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Family Practice-Without OB
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Shape the next generation of orthodontists and the program that trains them.
The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking an ABO-certified orthodontist with graduate teaching experience to direct its Orthodontic Graduate Training Program in Lexington.
The Position:
• Lead a 34-month, CODA-accredited MS and certificate program with 9 graduate students.
• Program focused role with one weekly clinic day.
• Shape admissions: 215 applicants for three seats.
• Grow the division as UK HealthCare expands dental care statewide.
• Join one of eight U.S. universities with its full range of colleges on one campus
Qualifications:
• Must be CODA- board certified
• Must have 3+ years of academic orthodontic experience
• Preferred graduate experience leadership experience
Living in Lexington:
• The “Horse Capital of the World,” with Keeneland racing each April and October.
• 18 distilleries within 45 minutes, plus 11 in the city.
• Voted the second friendliest U.S. city by Condé Nast Traveler readers in 2024.
• Hike the Kentucky River Palisades at Raven Run.
• Cheer on the Wildcats, about 80 miles from Louisville.
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The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking an ABO-certified orthodontist with graduate teaching experience to direct its Orthodontic Graduate Training Program in Lexington.
The Position:
• Lead a 34-month, CODA-accredited MS and certificate program with 9 graduate students.
• Program focused role with one weekly clinic day.
• Shape admissions: 215 applicants for three seats.
• Grow the division as UK HealthCare expands dental care statewide.
• Join one of eight U.S. universities with its full range of colleges on one campus
Qualifications:
• Must be CODA- board certified
• Must have 3+ years of academic orthodontic experience
• Preferred graduate experience leadership experience
Living in Lexington:
• The “Horse Capital of the World,” with Keeneland racing each April and October.
• 18 distilleries within 45 minutes, plus 11 in the city.
• Voted the second friendliest U.S. city by Condé Nast Traveler readers in 2024.
• Hike the Kentucky River Palisades at Raven Run.
• Cheer on the Wildcats, about 80 miles from Louisville.
📅 Schedule a confidential call: [Register to View]
Mark Dotson
Jackson Physician Search
📧 [Register to View]
📞 [Register to View]
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service