Dentist: Nottoway Correctional Center #00592

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Dentist I at Nottoway Correctional Center to provide routine and emergency dental care to adult inmates as part of the Mobile Dental Team. The role supervises Dental Assistants and Hygienists and travels to field units as needed.

Primary duties include diagnosis, treatment planning, radiography, fillings, extractions, and patient education. A $10,000 sign-on bonus or up to $10,000 student loan repayment may be available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD from an ADA-approved school or substantially equivalent education.
• Licensed to practice Dentistry in Virginia.
• DEA Controlled Substances Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency dental care to adult inmates with assistants and hygienists.
• Supervise Dental Assistants and provide clinical supervision for Hygienists.
• Diagnose conditions and develop treatment plans; perform radiographs, fillings, and extractions as warranted.
• Educate patients on prevention and oral health.
• Assignments to other duties or locations may be required to meet clinical needs.

Education

D.D.S./D.M.D. degree

Virginia license

DEA Certificate

Tools

Radiography

Digital imaging

Job description

Title: Dentist: Nottoway Correctional Center #00592

State Role Title: Dentist I

Hiring Range: $159,908 - $222,588

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Nottoway Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires

A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Dentist operates a Dentist Office Practice within a correctional facility and will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Team, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the Dentist’s base facility.

Primary duties include providing routine and emergency dental care to adult inmates with assistance from Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s).

The Dentist supervises Dental Assistant(s) and provides clinical supervision for Dental Hygienist(s).

Performs routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases; takes necessary x-rays; performs fillings and extractions as warranted.

Diagnoses and develops treatment plans for patients.

Responsible for the full range of dental care and education provided to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injury, and deformities of the oral cavity.

Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA). Other dental schools are acceptable provided the education and knowledge acquired was substantially equivalent to that of graduates from an ADA approved school
• Licensed to practice Dentistry in Virginia
• Controlled Substances Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and treat oral health issues and inform patients on preventative care and treatment
• Ability to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites
• Ability to diagnose conditions using advanced technologies including radiography and computer-generated imaging
• Experience with restoration and replacement of teeth damaged from decay, trauma, or disease
• Working knowledge of general dentistry
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner

Additional Considerations

• Previous supervisory experience or work experience training and supervising dental staff
• Experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting

Contact Information

Name: James Ritchie

Phone: [phone]

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time