Dentist - Patient-Centered Care & Community Impact

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Leland (MS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leland Medical Clinic in Leland, MS is seeking a Dentist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered oral health services. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, diagnostic imaging, treatment planning, restorations, and preventive care for a diverse patient population.

The role requires compliance with regulations, infection control, HIPAA, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams to support integrated care and community outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current state license to practice dentistry.
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oral evaluations, diagnostic imaging interpretation, treatment planning, and risk assessment.
• Provide restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges), periodontal therapy, extractions, prosthodontics, and emergency dental care within scope of practice.
• Deliver preventive services including patient education, sealants, fluoride varnish, and caries risk management.
• Manage acute dental needs, infection, trauma, and urgent care cases.
• Develop individualized treatment plans emphasizing prevention, continuity of care, and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure safe administration of local anesthesia and perform procedures with strict adherence to infection control, OSHA, and CDC standards.
• Collaborate with medical providers regarding oral–systemic connections and chronic disease management.
• Provide trauma-informed patient education on oral hygiene, nutrition, and tobacco cessation.
• Communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, and families to promote shared decision making.
• Counsel patients on treatment options, financial assistance opportunities, and care navigation resources.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation in the Electronic Dental Record.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations governing dental practice, licensure, and clinical protocols.
• Uphold HIPAA and FQHC confidentiality standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, audits, and performance reporting.
• Contribute to UDS reporting and population-level quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and other care teams to support integrated care.
• Participate in daily huddles, case reviews, and care coordination meetings.
• Support community outreach initiatives such as school-based screenings and preventive campaigns.
• Collaborate with local schools and community health initiatives to promote services and increase patient caseloads.

Skills

Oral evaluations

Imaging interpretation

Treatment planning

Infection control

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency care

UDS reporting

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Current state license

DEA registration

Tools

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Job description

Leland Medical Clinic in Leland, MS is seeking a Dentist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered oral health services. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, diagnostic imaging, treatment planning, restorations, and preventive care for a diverse patient population.

The role requires compliance with regulations, infection control, HIPAA, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams to support integrated care and community outreach efforts.