Convenient access to Minneapolis, Madison, and Chicago
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Rare academic-private hybrid OMS model
Strong case volume with advanced surgical scope
Meaningful yet balanced teaching responsibilities
Robust institutional and clinical support
Collaborative, collegial surgical team
High quality of life in a scenic Midwestern community
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Join a team where clinical excellence, innovation, and education come together to deliver outstanding patient care.
Primary Recruiter:
Brent Wood
Recruiter Email Address:
bawood@emplifyhealth.org
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Academic Excellence Meets High-Volume Clinical Practice
Gundersen Health System is seeking a motivated and collaborative Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join an established, high-performing team in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This opportunity offers a unique academic-private practice hybrid model , combining the autonomy and clinical focus of private practice with meaningful involvement in resident education and academic medicine.
You will join a collegial team of three OMS attending surgeons within a fully accredited four-resident training program (one resident per year) -allowing for impactful mentorship, teaching, and professional growth while maintaining a strong operative experience.
Practice Highlights
Full-scope, high-volume OMS practice with diverse pathology and case complexity
Academic-private hybrid structure: strong clinical productivity + teaching opportunities
Time in clinic supervising residents
1 week/month call shared with residents
Dedicated support for research collaboration (optional)
Well-established tri-state referral network (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa)
Scope of Practice
This position offers a comprehensive and advanced surgical scope , including:
Dentoalveolar surgery
Dental implants & advanced implant rehabilitation
Orthognathic surgery
TMJ arthroscopy and total joint replacement
Facial trauma
Pathology
Bone grafting and reconstruction
Most clinical time is dedicated to private practice-style patient care and operative experience , complemented by teaching full scope OMS, interdisciplinary collaboration and OR access.
Team & Collaborative Environment
The OMS service operates within a fully integrated, multidisciplinary dental specialty environment , including:
Prosthodontics
Orthodontics
Endodontics
Periodontics
Pediatric dentistry
This structure supports comprehensive treatment planning and coordinated patient care , enhancing outcomes and clinical satisfaction.
Advanced Technology & Clinical Support
You will be supported by a highly experienced team and cutting-edge infrastructure, including:
Dedicated Clinical & Surgical Support
Experienced pre- and post-anesthesia nursing staff
Highly trained oral surgery assistants skilled in outpatient anesthesia and surgical support
Technology & Digital Integration
Cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging
iTero intraoral scanning
3D printing with virtual surgical planning
X-Nav guided implant technology
Immersive Touch technology for trauma and surgical planning
Butterfly portable ultrasound for IV access
Anesthesia & Monitoring
Comprehensive anesthesia and sedation equipment
Bluetooth-enabled monitoring systems
End-tidal CO₂ monitoring
Precordial stethoscopes
Fully trained OMS anesthesia support team