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Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Oral Surgeon

DentistIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world.

As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.

With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Henry Ford Health invites applications for a full-time academic faculty position in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery within the Henry Ford Medical Group.

The ideal candidate will contribute to clinical care, teaching, scholarly activity, and service within the department and across the health system. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to work in a collaborative academic environment, helping train the next generation of Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons.

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.

Henry Ford Health has robust Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Training programs with affiliations to Michigan State University School of Human Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine and the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. We are expanding our Academic faculty to fulfill our mission of clinical service, teaching, and research.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons wishing to pursue a full-time academic position should be interested in a full scope hospital-based practice with regular on call responsibilities. Additionally, all new faculty will have an opportunity to work in both nationally and internationally recognized tertiary care/level I trauma centers and state of the art ambulatory care facilities.

New faulty will be eligible for academic appointment and promotion through the medical schools.

Henry Ford Health welcomes applications from qualified Canadian citizens for our Oral Surgery position. We understand that navigating the U.S. medical licensure process can feel complex, and our team is committed to supporting you throughout the process.

If selected to join Henry Ford Health, we will gladly assist you in understanding the requirements for obtaining a Michigan medical license and walk you through the necessary steps and resources. Our goal is to make the transition as seamless as possible so you can focus on beginning your practice with Henry Ford Health.

We value the opportunity to welcome talented physicians from Canada and look forward to supporting you throughout the recruitment, licensing, and onboarding process

Benefits Include

  • Salaried Senior Staff Surgeon
  • Biannual Bonus Structure
  • 403(b) with employer matching
  • 457 plan eligible
  • Disability Coverage
  • Health Care/Vision/Dental Options for you and family
  • Employee Sponsored Life Insurance
  • FSA and Dependent Care FSA

And More

Your eligibility for individual benefits and retirement package will be reviewed with you individually.

Location

Located in Southeastern Michigan, job at Henry Ford Health would allow you access to all Michigan has to offer. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or an urban adventurer Michigan has a plethora of options for your free time. A true 4 season experience in the American Midwest anchored in the Motor City awaits.

Qualifications

A Successful Candidate

  • Is a talented surgeon interested in full scope OMFS practice.
  • Is one who is passionate about resident education.
  • Possesses the drive to pursue specialty related scholarly activity.
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, required to interact with various levels of resident learners, clinical leadership, and administration.
  • Completed a CODA/CDAC accredited residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Candidates considered for the position must board eligible and certified within 3 years of appointment by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABOMS) and must be able to secure an unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state of Michigan.

  • Qualified applicants should submit a CV with cover letter to:
  • Deanna Stocker, Senior Physician Recruiter at [email protected]
  • Internal Description
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  • Henry Ford Health System

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide clinical care, engage in resident education, and participate in scholarly activities within the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The role involves a full-scope hospital-based practice with regular on-call responsibilities across the health system's facilities.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Oral and maxillofacial surgeryTrauma careSurgical proceduresPatient care

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $385k (middle half $225k–$500k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Michigan141 active5,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMichigan healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment141 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Henry Ford Health

Benefits & Perks

Salaried Senior Staff Surgeon
Biannual Bonus Structure
403(b) with employer matching
457 plan eligible
Disability Coverage
Health Care/Vision/Dental Options for you and family
Employee Sponsored Life Insurance
FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.