Community-Focused Dentist: Elevate Oral Health Equity

Indian Health Service; San Fidel (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care across American Indian communities. You will diagnose, plan treatment, and perform a wide range of dental procedures while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance health equity.

The role requires licensure, credentialing, and a federal background investigation, with emphasis on high-quality care and cultural sensitivity in diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Experience: one or more full years of professional dentistry work at the GS-11 level and above; advanced competencies in restorative, pediatric, periodontic, endodontic, prosthodontic, diagnostic, surgical and preventive dental services.
• Education and licensure: degree in dentistry and licensure; continued education required; flexibilities for pending graduates may apply.
• Residency: 2-year residency in dentistry or equivalent experience for GS-12 level; appropriate certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and emergency services.
• Independently evaluates and manages complex dental conditions and coordinates care with other medical providers.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic 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 infection control activities, and supports program operations and committees.

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care across American Indian communities. You will diagnose, plan treatment, and perform a wide range of dental procedures while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance health equity.

The role requires licensure, credentialing, and a federal background investigation, with emphasis on high-quality care and cultural sensitivity in diverse patient populations.