Endodontist - Intermittent

SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Join SEARHC in Juneau, Alaska. SEARHC is a mission‑driven, integrated healthcare organization providing care to a diverse patient population across Southeast Alaska. We are seeking an intermittent Endodontist to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a collaborative, well‑supported clinical environment. This role includes the opportunity to provide care both in Juneau and Sitka.

The new three‑story dental clinic is scheduled to begin serving the Juneau community in February 2027. The facility will offer Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and General Dentistry services, along with visiting specialists. As one of the largest Native‑run healthcare organizations in the United States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.

The new $300million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April
2026 and in 2021 we opened the $30million Wrangell Medical Center, located in Wrangell. With plans to build a third critical‑access hospital in Haines. In addition to the dozens of established outpatient clinics and traveling clinics throughout the region.

Guaranteed Hourly Rate: $235.00. SEARHC will pay for roundtrip airfare, lodging, and ground transportation.

Schedule:

1‑2 weeks/monthly blocks available. New, modern clinic facility:
Featuring twelve closed operatories with plumbed nitrous oxide. There are plans to support each surgeon with two dental assistants in the near future. Patient Volume: 4‑6 patients per day. All clinic operatories have up-to-date A‑Dec equipment, 3‑d Imaging with Pano, digital radiography, and electronic health records. Including Dentrix Enterprise Software and Dexis Radiography.

• DDS or DMD degree from CODA accredited dental school.
• Graduate of a CODA accredited program in endodontics.
• Dental Practice License in the State of Alaska or another US State.
• Alaska license preferred.
• BLS required.

• Endodontic therapy on all appropriate permanent dentition.
• Endodontic surgery.
• Vital and non‑vital bleaching.
• Treatment of root canal obstruction.
• Internal root repair of perforation defects.
• Retreatment of previous root canal therapy.
• Apexification/recalcification therapy.
• Canal preparation for dowel or post.

“At SEARHC, we are building a dental program that prioritizes access, quality, and respect for every patient we serve. Our team is committed to bringing advanced clinical care via modern, reliable systems to communities across Southeast Alaska. We also place a strong emphasis on coordinated, multidisciplinary care, working as a unified team across services to optimize patient outcomes. By investing in our team, supporting clinical excellence, and strengthening our infrastructure, we continue to expand what we can offer our patients and the communities that depend on us.”

-Dane Lenaker, DMD, MS, MPH – Medical Director of Dental Services

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