On-Call Dentist — Full-Spectrum Care for Underserved

Seattle Roots Community Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 143,000; Part time

Job summary

Seattle Roots Community Health invites a dedicated Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care across all phases of general dentistry. The position reports to the Dental Site Director and operates on-site in Seattle, with on-call hours as part of the job scope.

The role requires a DDS/DMD with WA licensure, DEA and BLS certifications, and 3–5 years of direct dental experience, ideally with underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Dentistry.
• Current Washington state DDS/DMD license.
• DEA certification.
• BLS certification.
• AEGD or GPR training preferred.
• 3–5 years of direct dental services experience.
• Experience working with underserved populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of direct dental care (restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, removable prosthodontics, pediatric procedures).
• Provide relief of pain and palliative treatment for emergencies.
• Supervise and check prophylactic treatments by dental assistants.
• Interpret X-rays and diagnostic tests.
• Administer local anesthetic and prescribe medications.
• Refer patients for specialty care as needed.
• Conduct follow-up patient care.
• Create treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health.

Skills

3-5 years direct dental experience

Underserved populations experience

WA DDS/DMD license

DEA certification

BLS certification

Education

DDS or DMD

AEGD or GPR training preferred

Job description

Seattle Roots Community Health invites a dedicated Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care across all phases of general dentistry. The position reports to the Dental Site Director and operates on-site in Seattle, with on-call hours as part of the job scope.

The role requires a DDS/DMD with WA licensure, DEA and BLS certifications, and 3–5 years of direct dental experience, ideally with underserved populations.