Dentist: Comprehensive Dental Care & Community Impact

Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care and manage complex cases within a multidisciplinary team. You will work to improve health equity and community well-being among American Indian communities.

The role requires adherence to facility policies, coordination with medical providers, and participation in clinical committees and strategic planning to advance oral health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience providing restorative, diagnostic, and preventive dental services.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to manage complex dental conditions and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and emergency dental services.
• Independently evaluates and manages complex dental conditions, coordinating care with medical providers.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs.
• Provides consultation and guidance to healthcare providers and staff regarding dental health issues.
• Maintains clinical records, supports infection control, and participates in quality improvement and program operations.

Job description

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care and manage complex cases within a multidisciplinary team. You will work to improve health equity and community well-being among American Indian communities.

The role requires adherence to facility policies, coordination with medical providers, and participation in clinical committees and strategic planning to advance oral health outcomes.