General Dentist

MyCHN; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCHN (Community Health Network) in Houston seeks a General Dentist to provide high-quality dental care within an integrated, patient-centered setting. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal oral health outcomes across a fast-growing community program.

The role requires a DDS or DMD, NBDE certification, DEA registration, and strong clinical and communication skills. Open Dental experience is preferred, with a commitment to compassionate, value-based care.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited program.
• National Board Dental Examination certification.
• DEA registration.
• Eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid provider participation.
• Strong clinical skills across general dentistry procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient relationship skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to quality care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Perform routine exams, preventive procedures, and restorative treatments.
• Conduct dental procedures including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns.
• Apply preventive agents such as sealants and whitening treatments.
• Design and fit dental prosthetics including bridges, crowns, and dentures.
• Prescribe medications and provide pain management as needed.
• Administer anesthesia or sedation for procedures when appropriate.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays and dental models.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records and documentation.
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Collaborate with dental staff and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Patient relationships

Documentation & organization

Professionalism & integrity

Diversity & cultural competence

Clinical dentistry

Education

DDS or DMD

National Board Dental Examination

DEA registration

Medicare/Medicaid provider eligibility

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At MyCHN (Community Health Network), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, patient-centered care guided by our values of empathy, transparency, quality, and value.

As a General Dentist, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive dental care in a fast-growing, integrated care environment while supporting optimal oral health outcomes for patients.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission-driven, community-focused organization
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The ability to make a meaningful impact in patient care

What You’ll Do & Bring

As a General Dentist, you will provide high-quality dental services while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans
• Perform routine exams, preventive procedures, and restorative treatments
• Conduct dental procedures including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns
• Apply preventive agents such as sealants and whitening treatments
• Design and fit dental prosthetics including bridges, crowns, and dentures
• Prescribe medications and provide pain management as needed
• Administer anesthesia or sedation for procedures when appropriate
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays and dental models
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records and documentation
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment plans, and preventive care
• Collaborate with dental staff and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

What You Bring:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited program
• National Board Dental Examination certification
• DEA registration
• Eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid provider participation
• Strong clinical skills across general dentistry procedures
• Excellent communication and patient relationship skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to quality care

Preferred:

• 4–6 years of clinical experience
• Experience with Open Dental
• Knowledge of public health principles and integrated care models

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a collaborative team where your work directly improves oral health outcomes and supports whole-person care in the community.