Dentist: Lead Dental Care in a Balanced, Structured Clinic

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance covered

Retirement benefits

Continuing Medical Education (CME) up‑

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands to provide comprehensive dental care in a structured, safe environment. You will lead the dental team and deliver essential services to inmate patients, ensuring quality care and compliance with facility standards.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, treatment planning, and collaboration with medical professionals.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in PA by the State Board of Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care, treatment planning, and leadership within the dental unit.
• Perform examinations, diagnose oral conditions, and deliver restorative and surgical treatments.
• Lead dental assistants and hygienists, supervising quality of work and training staff.
• Coordinate with other medical professionals, ensure compliant records, and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain inventory and ensure security and safety requirements.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Patient care

Dentistry license

Education

DDS degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands to provide comprehensive dental care in a structured, safe environment. You will lead the dental team and deliver essential services to inmate patients, ensuring quality care and compliance with facility standards.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, treatment planning, and collaboration with medical professionals.