General Dentist

MyCHN; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission driven organization

Supportive team culture

Growth opportunities

Meaningful patient care impact

Job summary

MyCHN Community Health Network in Houston, TX is seeking a General Dentist to provide high-quality dental care within a fast-growing, integrated care environment, supporting whole-person health for our diverse patient population. Join a mission-driven, community-focused nonprofit organization with a supportive team culture, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care and ensure

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited program.
• Active Texas dental license in good standing.
• National Board Dental Examination certification.
• DEA registration.
• Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid participation.
• Strong clinical skills across general dentistry.
• Excellent communication and patient relationship skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience with Open Dental.
• Knowledge of public health principles and integrated care models.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Perform routine exams, preventive procedures, and restorative treatments.
• Conduct 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

DDS/DMD degree

Active Texas dental license

National Board Dental Examination

DEA registration

Medicare eligibility

Medicaid provider participation

Clinical dentistry

Effective communication

Spanish bilingual

Open Dental experience

Public health concepts

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Join MyCHN as a General Dentist

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.

What You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission driven community focused organization
• Supportive team based culture
• 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
• Active Texas dental license in good standing
• 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 46 years of clinical experience
• Bilingual in Spanish
• 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.