General Dentist

North Mississippi Primary Health Care; Walnut (MS); On-site; USD 176,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Job summary

North Mississippi Primary Health Care in Walnut, MS is hiring a Dentist to provide high-quality, patient-centered oral health care in our Walnut clinic. This role aims to expand access to timely preventive and restorative dentistry while maintaining safe, consistent clinical standards.

You'll perform exams, diagnose conditions, deliver restorative and preventive care, educate patients, coordinate with the dental team, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited program
• Active (or eligible) Mississippi dental license
• Current DEA (or ability to obtain) and BLS/CPR
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive exams, diagnose conditions, and create treatment plans
• Deliver restorative care (fillings, crowns/bridges as applicable), extractions, and preventive services
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable regulations
• Coordinate care with the dental team to support efficient patient flow

Job description

Who We Are

NMPHC is a federally qualified health center that serves local communities with accessible and affordable health care for all!

The Position

We’re hiring a Dentist to provide high-quality, patient-centered oral health care in our Walnut clinic. This role exists to expand access to timely preventive and restorative dentistry while maintaining safe, consistent clinical standards.

• Perform comprehensive exams, diagnose conditions, and create treatment plans
• Deliver restorative care (fillings, crowns/bridges as applicable), extractions, and preventive services
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable regulations
• Coordinate care with the dental team to support efficient patient flow

• DDS or DMD from an accredited program
• Active (or eligible) Mississippi dental license
• Current DEA (or ability to obtain) and BLS/CPR
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and professionalism

Your Typical Day

Your day runs Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00. You’ll start by reviewing the schedule and any notes from prior visits, then move through a steady mix of new patients and returning patients. Between appointments, you’ll document care, update treatment plans, and coordinate with assistants and front-desk staff to keep visits on time. You’ll also take a few minutes with patients to explain options in plain language and confirm next steps before they leave. By late afternoon, you’ll wrap up charts, confirm follow-ups, and prepare for the next day’s cases.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $176,000-199,000
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonus opportunity