Dentist

Summary

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Dentist to join our healthcare team. This role offers a meaningful chance to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while making a lasting impact within Native American communities. Begin your journey with purpose and contribute to improving oral health outcomes where it matters most.

• Perform comprehensive dentistry services including oral examinations, radiographs, routine, preventative and minor oral surgery.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat commonly encountered dental diseases and dental health problems.
• Provide appropriate dental disease prevention measures for all patients treated.
• Maintain all medical records ensuring they are maintained appropriately and updated in a timely manner.
• Provide patient education, counseling, and preventive care tailored to patients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ensure patients understand treatment options, risks, and post‑treatment care.

Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job:
Total Compensation Dentist.

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine‑preventable diseases. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the policy and facility guidance.
• Position is covered by Public Law 101‑630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Hiring must ensure candidates have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. Failure to maintain privileges may result in removal from federal service.
• On‑call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Direct deposit must be set up.

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance and maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist.

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, such as volunteer work through National Service programs or other organizations.

• Education:
  
  Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an ADA‑approved school or CODA‑recognized institution.
• Licensure:
  Must have passed the NBDE and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the United States.
• Medical Requirements:
  Must be able to distinguish shades of color.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of two full years of professional experience, equivalent to GS‑12 level and above.

Qualifying experience involves the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Examples include removal of decay; filling cavities; straightening, extracting, and repairing teeth; treating gum diseases; performing corrective surgery; making measurements/models for dentures; administering anesthetics; writing prescriptions; and other position requirements.

• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Endodontics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
• Dental Public Health

Applicants must complete a 2‑year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or related medical science; or provide equivalent experience and training. The candidate should…