Dentist: Transform Oral Health in Indigenous Communities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave based on service

Recruitment or relocation incentives

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service in Wagner, South Dakota, as a Dentist, where you will make a vital impact on the oral health of American Indian communities. This role requires providing comprehensive patient-centered care, managing complex cases, and working with a multidisciplinary team to promote health equity.

Your responsibilities include delivering comprehensive dental care, collaborating with health providers, and adhering to necessary qualifications and immunization policies. Ideal candidates will have a DMD or DDS from an accredited school and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations.
• Must hold a full, unrestricted license to practice dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including exams and treatments.
• Manage complex dental conditions and coordinate care with providers.
• Deliver patient education and preventive care services.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Complex case management

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Restorative procedures

Oral surgery

Education

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

Job description

Join the Indian Health Service in Wagner, South Dakota, as a Dentist, where you will make a vital impact on the oral health of American Indian communities. This role requires providing comprehensive patient-centered care, managing complex cases, and working with a multidisciplinary team to promote health equity.

Your responsibilities include delivering comprehensive dental care, collaborating with health providers, and adhering to necessary qualifications and immunization policies. Ideal candidates will have a DMD or DDS from an accredited school and relevant experience.