Correctional Facility Dentist — Advanced, Impactful Care

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% critical pay increase

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a licensed dentist to provide comprehensive dental services within the Michigan Department of Corrections. The role involves diagnosing, treating, extracting, and fabricating prosthetics for prisoners in a secure facility, with oversight of supervised staff and adherence to standard of care guidelines.

The position is located 100% within a correctional facility and requires strict ethical standards and felony conviction checks as part of state employment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Michigan licensure as a dentist.
• Possession of a DDS or DMD degree is required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services to prisoners, including diagnostic, operative/restorative, surgical, and prosthetic treatments.
• Document and record patient treatment information per program guidelines.
• Supervise dental staff and maintain clinic operations within MDOC standards.

Education

Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry

Job description

State of Michigan is seeking a licensed dentist to provide comprehensive dental services within the Michigan Department of Corrections. The role involves diagnosing, treating, extracting, and fabricating prosthetics for prisoners in a secure facility, with oversight of supervised staff and adherence to standard of care guidelines.

The position is located 100% within a correctional facility and requires strict ethical standards and felony conviction checks as part of state employment.