Dentist: Transform Oral Health in Indigenous Communities

Indian Health Service; McLaughlin (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal annual leave benefits

Recruitment or relocation incentives

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service in South Dakota as a Dentist, where you will provide comprehensive patient-centered dental care and improve the oral health of American Indian communities.

Your responsibilities will include managing complex dental cases, providing preventive care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. A Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) is required, along with a valid dental license.

Qualifications

• Must comply with IHS Employee Immunization Policy.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must have passed National Board Dental Examinations.
• Hold a full, unrestricted license to practice dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including examinations and treatment planning.
• Independently manage complex dental conditions.
• Deliver patient education and preventive care services.
• Consult on dental health issues with healthcare providers.
• Maintain clinical records and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Complex case management

Oral surgery

Restorative dentistry

Periodontics

Endodontics

Oral health education

Education

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

Job description

Join the Indian Health Service in South Dakota as a Dentist, where you will provide comprehensive patient-centered dental care and improve the oral health of American Indian communities.

Your responsibilities will include managing complex dental cases, providing preventive care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. A Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) is required, along with a valid dental license.