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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for dental informatics in the United States is $117,282.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Dental Informatics job focuses on the use of technology, data, and information systems to improve dental care, research, and education. Professionals in this field manage electronic health records (EHRs), develop dental software, analyze data for clinical decision-making, and enhance digital imaging techniques. They work in academic institutions, healthcare organizations, government agencies, or dental software companies. Their goal is to optimize patient care through better data management and technological advancements.

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To thrive in Dental Informatics, you need a solid background in dental science and information technology, often supported by a degree in dentistry, dental hygiene, health informatics, or a related field. Familiarity with dental practice management software, electronic dental records (EDRs), data analytics tools, and relevant certifications such as Certified Health Informatics Systems Professional (CHISP) is highly beneficial. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you collaborate with dental professionals and tech teams. These competencies enable effective implementation and optimization of digital systems, ultimately improving practice efficiency and patient care.

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Professionals in dental informatics spend their days implementing and maintaining dental information systems, analyzing practice data for quality improvement, and supporting the integration of electronic dental records into clinical workflows. They may also train dental staff on new technologies, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure data security and regulatory compliance. Collaboration is common, as they frequently work alongside dentists, hygienists, IT specialists, and administrative teams. This role offers a dynamic environment where technology and patient care intersect, making each day both challenging and rewarding.

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Dental informatics professionals typically earn between $60,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and location. Salaries can increase with certifications, advanced skills in data management, and familiarity with electronic health record systems.
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Infographic showing various Dental Informatics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,282 per year, or $56.4 per hour.

Director of the Dental Public Health Program

Indiana University Academic Positions

Kokomo, IN • On-site

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Medical, Dental

Posted 3 days ago

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Title Director of the Dental Public Health Program Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dentistry Public Health - School of Dentistry Location Indianapolis Position Summary
The Indiana University School of Dentistry is currently recruiting for a Director for our Dental Public Health Programs within our department of Dental Public Health and Dental Informatics. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. Only candidates with specialty training in public health or a related field and a minimum of four years of experience in public health settings are invited to apply. Review of applicants will begin immediately with an anticipated position start date of July 1, 2026, or sooner.
Our department of Dental Public Health and Dental Informatics has had a strong community-based education focus for decades. Our specific strengths are in the areas of community engagement, applied dental public health practice, and community-based oral health prevention programs. We are aiming at enhancing the focus of these educational programs. Hence, the director of our Dental Public Health Programs will oversee, develop, and maintain robust community-based rotations and programs for our students; effectively collaborate with oral health care providers working in community settings; oversee, develop, and maintain select community engagement and service-learning programs; and coordinate with public health agencies and partners in support of departmental priorities. Moreover, as a tenure-track faculty member, our Director will be involved in didactic and clinical instruction in Dental Public Health and related subject areas at the predoctoral and graduate levels, including serving as course director or co-director for Dental Public Health and community-based courses. The Director will provide leadership for Community-Based Dental Education (CBDE) and related community engagement activities, including the coordination and oversight of partnerships with community organizations, public agencies, and clinical sites that support educational and service activities. The Director will also advise and mentor predoctoral and graduate students engaged in public health, research, and community-based work. Additional responsibilities will include scholarly activity, program evaluation, and peer-reviewed publication, as well as engagement in university service at the department, school, and university levels. Regular travel within the state of Indiana is required.
As the state's premier urban research institution, Indiana University is committed to being a welcoming campus community. As a member of that community, the IU School of Dentistry seeks candidates whose teaching, service, scholarship, research and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning, working, and patient care environments. This commitment is core to our mission through our school-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
 
IUSD offers a dynamic learning environment for faculty, in which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission through our School-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our main facility includes a state-of-the-art 45,000-square-foot James J. Fritts DDS Clinical Care Center on the IU-Indianapolis campus, adjacent to local hospitals and part of an urban academic health center.
Basic Qualifications
To be successful in this position, at the time of application the candidate must possess each of the following:
  • A minimum of four years of experience working in public health and advanced graduate education. 
  • Either a DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited program or equivalent.
  • Current dental licensure or eligibility for dental licensure in the state of Indiana by July 1, 2026.
  • Current experience in the development and implementation of community-based dental education, community/academic partnership's creation, and teaching within all areas noted for this position.
  • Evidence of experience in financial management, quality assurance, and program evaluation.
  • Grant writing and management experience.
Department Contact for Questions
Dr. E. Angeles Martinez-Mier
Associate Dean for Global Engagement
Department Chair, Dental Public Health and Dental Informatics
IU School of Dentistry
esmartin@iu.edu 
Additional Qualifications
An MPH, MS, MSD, PhD, DPH or related degree as well as a certificate of specialty study in public health is strongly preferred. 
Salary and Rank Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Special Instructions
This posting will be open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements below: 
  • Signed letter of intent
  • Complete curriculum vitae 
  • Names of three professional references with contact information. (When requested, submitted reference letters must be provided on letterhead with the referee's signature.) 
For Best Consideration Date 03/31/2026 Expected Start Date 07/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101503-2026

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