Dentist: Community Health Impact

Indian Health Service; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

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Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care across a broad range of procedures, including examinations, restorations, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and emergency services. You will independently assess complex cases while coordinating with medical teams to optimize overall health outcomes.

You will educate patients on treatment options and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs, and

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree and licensure to practice dentistry.
• Experience with restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, and oral surgery procedures.
• Ability to manage complex dental conditions and coordinate with medical providers.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive dental care including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorations.
• Advises and manages complex cases independently and coordinates with medical teams.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural needs.
• Provides consultation to healthcare providers and staff on dental health matters.
• Maintains records, participates in quality improvement and infection control activities, and supports program operations.

Skills

Comprehensive dental care

Oral surgery

Emergency dental services

Patient education

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care across a broad range of procedures, including examinations, restorations, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and emergency services. You will independently assess complex cases while coordinating with medical teams to optimize overall health outcomes.

You will educate patients on treatment options and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs, and