Academic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Job Description
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH seeks a board-eligible or board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our Section of Otolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery. Our ideal candidate will work in a hospital-based, tertiary care facility and have a strong interest/expertise in expanding our busy orthognathic surgery practice, as well as help manage facial trauma, dentoalveolar surgery, and benign maxillofacial pathology caseload.
Our current OMF surgeons within the ENT department are excited to expand our growing section and will provide support to help develop your practice and provide mentorship, if needed.
Opportunities to expand to other areas of interest, including being involved in the craniofacial clinic are available. There may also be involvement in an outreach clinic in the southern part of New Hampshire. This is a full-time position, but part-time opportunities may also be considered.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collegial environment which includes an academic appointment with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. There are both research and teaching opportunities at Dartmouth College and with ENT and plastic surgery residents and medical students.
- Dartmouth Health offers an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to:
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick days
- Competitive CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- Medical/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-funded retirement plan
Generous Relocation Bonus
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to: Jessica Kaczorowski, Physician and Provider Recruiter, Jessica.M.Kaczorowski@hitchcock.org.
About Us
Dartmouth Health is home to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - New Hampshire’s only academic medical center, Level I Trauma Center, and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
Annually, we have more than 1.6 million outpatient visits, perform nearly 23,000 surgeries, discharge more than 28,000 patients, and care for 21,000 emergency visits in our Lebanon ED. We are building a sustainable health system to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve for generations to come.
We are dedicated to creating a health system that is proactive – working to keep people healthy with innovative methods and models of care that provide value-based high-quality care.
Why We Live Here
- Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
- Easy access to major cities and airports
- Nationally ranked public and private school systems
- Proximity to mountains and seacoast
- Abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming
- No state sales or income tax
DEIB
At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, people, and community shows a strength we support and celebrate. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive, honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve. Our belief is simple and actionable: Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open hearts and minds, confront our biases, and take a stand for equity and inclusion.
Qualifications
- BC/BE with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Ability to obtain and maintain NH dental license and medical license (if applicable)
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will manage a busy orthognathic surgery practice while providing care for facial trauma, dentoalveolar surgery, and benign maxillofacial pathology. Additionally, the role involves participating in the craniofacial clinic and contributing to the academic mission through teaching and research.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $375k (middle half $275k–$500k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Hampshire index 104.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All dentist listings in New Hampshire | 25 active | 5,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Surgery listings | 837 in the last 30 days | 491 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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