Correctional Dentist - Beto Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a licensed dentist to provide direct dental care to the offender population within correctional facilities. You will work under the supervision of the Cluster Dental Director with some independence and may serve more than one facility.

Required are Texas licensure and current registration, DEA certificate, and BLS-HP. Prior correctional or institutional experience is a plus. The role is based on-site at UTMB Health facilities in Texas.

Qualifications

• Texas licensure required.
• Active Texas dentistry license with current registration.
• DEA registration certificate required.
• BLS-HP current.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct general dental care for offenders.
• Works under supervision with latitude for independent judgement.
• May service multiple facilities as needed.

Education

Licensed to practice dentistry in Texas

Current registration of license to practice dentistry in Texas

DEA registration certificate

BLS-HP

Job description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs responsible general direct dental care services for the offender population of a correctional facility, in conformance with University procedures and Health Services policies. Works under supervision of the Cluster Dental Director with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement. May be required to provide dental services on multiple facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT

Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current registration of license to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance registration certificate.
• Current BLS-HP.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years minimum general clinical practice preferred.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Tennessee Colony

Work Locations

Beto Facility

Job

Patient CareRegular

Employee Status

Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 8, 2026, 4:54:34 PM