Community-Impact Dentist: Comprehensive Care & Equity

Indian Health Service; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Gallup, NM seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care within a multidisciplinary team. You will manage complex cases, deliver preventive care, educate patients, and coordinate with medical providers to improve community oral health and health equity.

The role requires compliance with federal policies, clinical privileges, and ongoing quality improvement. Responsibilities include examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative and

Qualifications

• Licensed dentist with ability to provide comprehensive dental care.
• Experience in diagnosis, treatment planning and a range of dental procedures.
• Ability to educate patients and coordinate care with medical teams.

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 medical providers.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs.
• Provides consultation to healthcare providers and staff on dental health issues and impact on overall health.
• Maintains clinical records and participates in quality improvement and infection control activities.

Skills

Dental care

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Communication

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Job description

Indian Health Service in Gallup, NM seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care within a multidisciplinary team. You will manage complex cases, deliver preventive care, educate patients, and coordinate with medical providers to improve community oral health and health equity.

The role requires compliance with federal policies, clinical privileges, and ongoing quality improvement. Responsibilities include examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative and