Dentist

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Leland (MS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leland Medical Clinic in Leland, MS is seeking a Dentist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered oral health services. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, diagnostic imaging, treatment planning, restorations, and preventive care for a diverse patient population.

The role requires compliance with regulations, infection control, HIPAA, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams to support integrated care and community outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current state license to practice dentistry.
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oral evaluations, diagnostic imaging interpretation, treatment planning, and risk assessment.
• Provide restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges), periodontal therapy, extractions, prosthodontics, and emergency dental care within scope of practice.
• Deliver preventive services including patient education, sealants, fluoride varnish, and caries risk management.
• Manage acute dental needs, infection, trauma, and urgent care cases.
• Develop individualized treatment plans emphasizing prevention, continuity of care, and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure safe administration of local anesthesia and perform procedures with strict adherence to infection control, OSHA, and CDC standards.
• Collaborate with medical providers regarding oral–systemic connections and chronic disease management.
• Provide trauma-informed patient education on oral hygiene, nutrition, and tobacco cessation.
• Communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, and families to promote shared decision making.
• Counsel patients on treatment options, financial assistance opportunities, and care navigation resources.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation in the Electronic Dental Record.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations governing dental practice, licensure, and clinical protocols.
• Uphold HIPAA and FQHC confidentiality standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, audits, and performance reporting.
• Contribute to UDS reporting and population-level quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and other care teams to support integrated care.
• Participate in daily huddles, case reviews, and care coordination meetings.
• Support community outreach initiatives such as school-based screenings and preventive campaigns.
• Collaborate with local schools and community health initiatives to promote services and increase patient caseloads.

Skills

Oral evaluations

Imaging interpretation

Treatment planning

Infection control

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency care

UDS reporting

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Current state license

DEA registration

Tools

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Job description

• Location 201 Baker St,Leland, MS, 38756,United States
• Job Category Specialist
• Required Degree Doctorate

Description

Dentist

Reports to the Director of Wellness

The Dentistis responsible fordeliveringhigh quality,patient-centeredoral healthservices,Leland Medical Clinic. This role provides comprehensive diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care for a diverse patient population.

This role requires a solid understanding of federal, state, andprogram specificregulations relevant to FQHC service delivery, including documentation, reporting, and quality standards. TheDentistis expected tomaintainstrong, collaborative working relationships with interdisciplinary care team members, community partners, program staff, and other stakeholders to support coordinated and integrated care. Strict confidentiality will bemaintainedat all times, andaccuratedata collection, documentation, and reporting will be completed in alignment with Leland Medical Clinic and FQHC regulatory requirements.

TheDentistwill communicate regularly with supervisors and team members to provide updates on patient care, program progress, operational needs, and assigned tasks. Serving a diverse patient population across the lifespan, theDentistplays a key role in supporting Leland Medical Clinic’s mission to provide accessible,patient responsivecare tailored to the unique needs of the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current state license as a Dentist.
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• 2+years of experience in thefield with experience in an FQHC preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform comprehensive oral evaluations, diagnostic imaging interpretation, treatment planning, and risk assessment.
• Provide restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges), periodontal therapy, extractions, prosthodontics, and emergency dental care withinscopeof practice.
• Deliver preventive services including patient education, sealants, fluoride varnish, and caries risk management strategies.
• Manage acute dental needs, infection, trauma, and urgent care cases.
• Develop individualized treatment plans emphasizing prevention, continuity of care, andevidence-basedpractice.
• Ensure safe administration of local anesthesia and perform procedures with strict adherence to infection control, OSHA, and CDC standards.
• Consult and collaborate with medical providersregardingoral–systemic connections, chronic disease management, and cooccurring conditions.
• Provideappropriate,trauma informedpatient education on oral hygiene, nutrition, tobacco cessation, and disease prevention.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, caregivers, and families to promote shared decision making.
• Counsel patients on treatment options, financialassistanceopportunities, and care navigation resources.
• Maintain thorough,accurate, andtimelydocumentation in the Electronic Dental Record (EDR).
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations governing dental practice, including licensure requirements and clinical protocols.
• Uphold HIPAA and FQHC confidentiality standards.
• Participate in internal and external quality improvement (QI) activities, audits, and performance reporting.
• Contribute to UDS (Uniform Data System) oral health reporting and otherpopulation levelquality initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with dental hygienists, dental assistants, primary care providers, behavioral health, care coordinators, and other interdisciplinary teams to support integrated care.
• Participate in daily huddles, case reviews, and care coordination meetings.
• Support community outreach initiatives such asschool-basedscreenings, oral health education, mobile dental programs, and preventive care campaigns.
• Collaborate with local schools, early childhood programs, and community health initiatives to promote LMC services and to increase patient caseloads when asked.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Statement of Non-Inclusivity: This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be amended as deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor.