Dentist

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Dentist to join our Correctional Health Services team. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat the dental needs of the inmates at the Pinellas County jail. Responsibilities include performing emergency and routine dental procedures, conducting examinations, developing individualized treatment plans, providing preventive and restorative dental care, maintaining accurate electronic health records, and ensuring compliance with correctional healthcare standards.

You will also serve as a clinical resource to healthcare staff while helping maintain a comprehensive dental program that supports the health and well‑being of the inmate population.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate and confident dental professional who is committed to providing high-quality care in a correctional healthcare setting. They possess excellent clinical judgement, communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound decision‑making. Experience working independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team is highly valued.

This position offers a unique opportunity to practice meaningful dentistry in a secure clinical environment where you can make a lasting impact on patient health while enjoying a predictable schedule, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are looking for a rewarding career focused on patient care and public service we encourage you to apply.

Salary: $190,000/year

Schedule: Tuesday‑Friday 7am‑5:30pm with certain days on call

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Under the general direction of the Dental Supervisor, the main focus of the position is the evaluation and treatment of inmate dental conditions; monitoring and evaluating the dental health program and dental services provided to the inmate population, and acting as a dental consultant to the Dental Supervisor and healthcare staff. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

This position provides after hours call coverage as scheduled.

• Performs emergency treatment and routine drilling, filling, and extraction of teeth in accordance with established dental policies, procedures, and treatment priorities
• Evaluates inmates needing or requesting dental care not included under basic health care services and makes clinically appropriate recommendations; assures inmates are treated and scheduled for follow‑up procedures in keeping with community indigent standards
• Instructs inmates in good dental hygiene techniques; establishes individualized treatment plans for inmates requiring ongoing dental care
• Utilizes the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); maintains the integrity and security of the EMR; maintains current and complete dental records and documents all care provided in the health record; maintaining patient confidentiality
• Completes the equipment checklist, assists with instrument and sharps counts when necessary, and gives reports, as necessary
• Assures compliance with infection control policies and procedures in the dental area; participates in quality improvement activities
• Provides training to ensure that the nurses are knowledgeable in completing the dental screening and patient education related to dental hygiene, brushing techniques, etc.
• Assures each inmate is offered a dental examination within one year of admission into the facility that includes x‑rays when indicated, and an individualized treatment plan for inmates requiring ongoing dental care
• Assures dental services are in compliance with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), American Correctional Association (ACA), Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) and any and all related laws, rules or directives
• Provides in‑service training to all health staff members on triaging dental conditions, completing dental screenings, dental hygiene, dental care, and dental emergencies
• Obtains a Patient…