The ASOD consists of seven (7) Academic Departments: Biomedical Sciences, Craniofacial and Surgical Care (Craniofacial Center, Geriatrics/Special Care, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Oral Medicine), Restorative Sciences (General Dentistry, Operative & Biomaterials and Prosthodontics), Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Orthodontics, Diagnostic Sciences (Oral Microbiology, Orofacial Pain/Sleep, Pathology and Radiology) and Periodontology, Endodontics and Dental Hygiene (one department). Preferences include considerable experience in educating dental students in preclinical and/or clinical settings or considerable experience in private general practice, or completion of an advanced dental education program; demonstrated excellent clinical credentials; supervisory, organizational, mentoring, customer service, written and verbal communication skills, and a strong background in all aspects of general, operative and esthetic dentistry.