Community Dentist: Impactful Complex-Care Specialist

Indian Health Service; Cochiti (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance health equity for American Indian communities.

You will deliver preventive services, educate patients on treatment choices, and coordinate with medical providers while maintaining robust clinical records and contributing to quality assurance and infection control programs.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• Proven experience in comprehensive dental care.
• Ability to treat complex cases and coordinate with medical teams.
• Knowledge of infection control and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and emergency dental services.
• Independently evaluates and manages complex dental conditions, coordinating care with medical providers for patients with complex health needs.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care, explaining options, risks, and post-treatment care while addressing diverse needs.
• Provides consultation to healthcare providers and dental staff on dental health and its impact on overall health.
• Maintains clinical records, participates in quality improvement, and supports infection control and program operations.

Skills

Dental care

Endodontics

Oral surgery

Prosthodontics

Emergency dentistry

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Residency in dentistry (2+ years)

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance health equity for American Indian communities.

You will deliver preventive services, educate patients on treatment choices, and coordinate with medical providers while maintaining robust clinical records and contributing to quality assurance and infection control programs.