Dentist: Transform Oral Health in Indigenous Communities

Indian Health Service; Manderson (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave based on service

Recruitment or relocation incentives

Promotion potential to GS-12 or higher

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service as a Dentist in Manderson, South Dakota, and provide essential dental care to American Indian communities. You will manage complex cases while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance health equity. Your responsibilities include performing examinations, diagnoses, and restorative procedures, along with patient education to improve community well-being.

This role requires a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and a full, unrestricted dental license. Applicants must have experience in various dental specialties and compliance with specific legal and immunization policies.

Qualifications

• Must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy regarding vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Must have no disqualifying criminal history.
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate medical staff clinical privileges and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including examinations and restorative procedures.
• Evaluate and manage complex dental conditions.
• Deliver patient education and preventive care services.
• Provide consultation to healthcare providers regarding dental issues.

Skills

Comprehensive dental care

Patient education

Emergency dental services

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Cultural competency

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Job description

Join the Indian Health Service as a Dentist in Manderson, South Dakota, and provide essential dental care to American Indian communities. You will manage complex cases while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance health equity. Your responsibilities include performing examinations, diagnoses, and restorative procedures, along with patient education to improve community well-being.

This role requires a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and a full, unrestricted dental license. Applicants must have experience in various dental specialties and compliance with specific legal and immunization policies.