Community Dentist for Public Health Impact

Indian Health Service; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve health equity in American Indian communities.

You will perform examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, surgeries, and preventive care while maintaining clinical records and participating in quality improvement and infection control initiatives.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from ADA/CODA-accredited school.
• Current license to practice dentistry in the United States.
• One year of related experience or internship.”

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive dental care including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery and emergency dental services.
• Evaluates and manages complex dental conditions independently and coordinates care with medical providers for medically complex patients.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care, ensuring understanding of options, risks and post-treatment care across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Provides consultation to healthcare providers and dental staff on dental health issues and their impact on overall health.
• Maintains clinical records, participates in quality improvement and infection control activities, supports program operations and participates in committees and planning initiatives.

Education

DMD or DDS

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve health equity in American Indian communities.

You will perform examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, surgeries, and preventive care while maintaining clinical records and participating in quality improvement and infection control initiatives.