Dentist

Native American Community; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Continuing education

Health insurance

Retirement plan

NHSC loan repayment programs

License/Certification reimbursement

University of Minnesota School ofDent

Job summary

Native American Community Clinic (NACC) in Minneapolis seeks a Dentist to lead our growing dental department and oversee 4th year dental students. The role focuses on high-quality, culturally competent care and program development with a strong emphasis on patient outcomes.

The candidate will diagnose conditions, administer anesthesia, mentor students, and participate in audits and staff activities, while advancing community oral health and collaboration with UMN.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree and Minnesota license to practice dentistry.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.
• Experience teaching or mentoring dental students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dental students as adjunct faculty.
• Mentor students and train dental staff.
• Diagnose oral conditions and administer nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia.
• Participate in quarterly peer review audits.
• Provide dental education to clients or community groups.
• Attend staff meetings and committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adjunct faculty experience

Mentoring

Cultural competency

Clinical diagnosis skills

Anesthesia administration

Leadership

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Active Minnesota dental license

Tools

DEA registration

BLS certification

Job description

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Dentist

Full Time Minneapolis, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1545

Salary Range: $180,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

The Native American Community Clinic (NACC) is seeking a Dentist to join our team and lead our growing dental department. The right candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality, culturally competent dental care that makes a meaningful and measurable difference in addressing oral health disparities within the community we serve. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in maximizing NACC's impact on oral health through leadership, program development, and patient care. You will also be overseeing 4th year dental students as part of your employment.

Requirements:

1. Serve as adjunct faculty for UMN school of dentistry to oversee dental students.
2. Willingness to mentor students and/or train dental staff
3. Demonstrate commitment to cultural competency and providing care to underserved communities
4. Ability to diagnose common conditions of the oral cavity and administer nitrous oxide analgesia, local anesthesia and prescribed controlled drugs
5. Participation in quarterly peer review audits.
6. Provide dental education to clients or community groups as requested.
7. Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
8. Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• 21 days of PTO, paid holidays and continuing education, competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans
• Competitive qualification for state and Federal-level (NHSC) Loan Repayment Programs
• Guaranteed base salary dependent on years of experience
• Reimbursement on Licenses/Certifications
• Affiliation with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry with eligibility for discounted continuing education courses.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree DDS/DMD degree, active and unrestricted license in state of Minnesota.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in the United States.
• U.S citizenship or permanent residency in the United States
• Current Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and BLS certification
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing anxious patients
• Experience in simple and surgical extractions of erupted teeth;
• Experience in anterior and premolar endodontic procedures. Molar endodontic experience a plus
• Prior experience in a community clinic setting