Training positions for a Specialist Dentist in Orthodontics

Institute for Odontology and Oral Health at Aarhus University’s Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking five advanced education students in Orthodontics as of August 30, 2027. The positions are full-time, three-year appointments.

As an advanced education student at the Institute for Odontology and Oral Health, you will be employed at an internationally recognized institute where we research health and disease in teeth, mouth, and jaws. We have an inspiring international research environment with specialized research laboratories, modern clinical facilities, and advanced digital equipment at the institute.

We educate the total orofacial treatment team for the healthcare system, distributed across three main professions: dentist, dental hygienist, and clinical dental technician. We create synergy between the education programs and train students to prevent and treat disease and to promote health in the population. At the institute we are about 300 staff and 700 students. Our research and teaching activities focus on orofacial health as an integrated part of overall health.

Collaboration is central in our work and reflects our values of respect, trust, recognition, and professionalism. You can read more about the institute here and about the faculty here .

You will become part of the Section for Orthodontics, where we treat children and adults in need of dental alignment and where both dental students and specialty dental students are taught in an international teaching environment.

In the section there is also extensive research into treatment methods and the biological mechanisms behind disease- and treatment-related changes in jaws and dental arches.

Contents of the educational position

As an advanced education student you are prepared for modern clinical practice within orthodontics, which is why you will have clinical time, seminars, and mandatory courses under the National Board of Health as well as highly motivated teachers with a high international educational level.

Your qualifications

To be considered for the orthodontics advanced education program you must have at least 2 years of full-time employment (2,880 hours) with practical, clinical odontology, and within this, pediatric dental care must account for at least 1 year, corresponding to 1,440 hours.

Obtaining a child’s police certificate is a prerequisite for employment in the position.

Questions about the position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the section secretary Camilla Bonnevie, email: [email protected] .

The work location is the Institute for Odontology and Oral Health, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Application deadline is December 15, 2026.

We expect to hold interviews in January/February 2027.

Application

The application must be accompanied by copies of exam papers, authorization as a dentist, and documentation of minimum 2 years of clinical work as described above. The documentation must indicate the period for which the hours were earned and with which dentist. If you have worked at several different places, you must provide documentation for each place.

Employment terms

Salary and employment terms according to the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and the Academic Staff Association in the state. You are employed in an advanced education position.

Application

Your application must include the following

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Indication of education (copies of relevant diploma)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system

We refer to the faculty’s Guide for applicants .

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and wishes for a culture where everyone can develop and grow. We view equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage everyone interested to apply.

Applications are submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a academically broad and research-intensive university with high quality in education and research, and a strong commitment to societal development nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring educational and research environment for 37,500 students including PhD students and has 9,000 employees in full-time equivalent and an annual turnover of DKK 8.9 billion. Read more at au.dk