Dentist: Transform Oral Health in Indigenous Communities

Indian Health Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave based on years of service

Recruitment or relocation incentives

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service as a Dentist in Richmond, Virginia, where you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care and manage complex cases for American Indian communities. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure health equity and improve community well-being.

The ideal candidate must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and experience in diagnosing and treating oral diseases. Efforts will be made to address diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs while delivering patient education.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations.
• Full, unrestricted license to practice dentistry required.
• Experience in evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including various dental procedures.
• Independently manage complex dental conditions.
• Deliver patient education on treatment options and preventive care.

Skills

Emergency dental services

Restorative procedures

Patient education

Complex case management

Education

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

Two-year residency in dentistry or related field

Job description

Join the Indian Health Service as a Dentist in Richmond, Virginia, where you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care and manage complex cases for American Indian communities. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure health equity and improve community well-being.

The ideal candidate must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and experience in diagnosing and treating oral diseases. Efforts will be made to address diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs while delivering patient education.