Dentist - General & Family Dentistry for Native Communities

Ponca City Development Authority; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaw Nation seeks a licensed Dentist to join our health program. You will provide comprehensive dental care, diagnose and treat oral diseases, and develop patient-centered treatment plans in a cooperative outpatient setting.

The role requires CODA-accredited DDS/DMD, state licensure, CPR, and at least two years of general/family dentistry experience; familiarity with electronic records is preferred. Pre-employment drug screening applies.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from CODA-accredited school; licensed to practice in-state; CPR certified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; compassionate patient care.
• At least two years general/family dentistry experience preferred; Native American healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with computerized medical records systems; computer literacy required.
• No unresolved malpractice suits or complaints in any licensed state.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits.
• Prescribe antibiotics and pain-relieving medications.
• Provide patient care for cracked or fractured teeth.
• Perform procedures to treat decay and cavities.
• Prepare and place fillings.
• Examine patients for dental and jaw diagnoses.
• Create models for dental appliances.
• Perform general dentistry and interpret x-rays.
• Sedate patients and administer anesthetics.
• Perform tooth extractions and root canals.
• Diagnose and treat oral diseases; create treatment plans.
• Perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissues.
• Educate patients on aftercare and answer questions.
• All new hires will submit to pre-employment drug screen.

Skills

CODA-accredited degree

Licensed to practice in state

CPR certified

Attention to detail

Compassionate patient care

Excellent communication

Electronic medical records experience

Computer literacy

No malpractice pending

Education

DDS or DMD from CODA-accredited school

Tools

Electronic records systems

Job description

Kaw Nation seeks a licensed Dentist to join our health program. You will provide comprehensive dental care, diagnose and treat oral diseases, and develop patient-centered treatment plans in a cooperative outpatient setting.

The role requires CODA-accredited DDS/DMD, state licensure, CPR, and at least two years of general/family dentistry experience; familiarity with electronic records is preferred. Pre-employment drug screening applies.