Dentist

Dentist Indianapolis, IN (On-site) | Full-Time

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized as one of Indiana’s largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We serve more than 1,500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs, including:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics
• Residential and group home services for children and adults
• Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services
• Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families
• Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare

Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all, Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative, effective healthcare to underserved communities. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Damar Services is looking for a Dentist to help build and grow our dental services while providing high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an integrated healthcare team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Dentist who wants to practice comprehensive dentistry while making a meaningful impact. You'll provide preventive, restorative, and surgical dental care while collaborating with medical, behavioral health, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.

This is more than an opportunity to step into an established dental practice. You'll play an important role in the development and continued growth of dental services at Damar, helping shape clinical practices and expand access to high-quality oral healthcare for the individuals and communities we serve.

Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no weekends and no on-call Monday-Wednesday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;
Thursday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;
Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

• Provide comprehensive preventive, restorative, and surgical dental care
• Perform procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canal treatment, tooth extractions, and corrective jaw surgery
• Assess patients’ oral health needs and develop individualized treatment plans
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing and dental imaging
• Educate patients and caregivers on recommended treatment, preventive care, and ongoing oral health needs
• Respond to dental emergencies and provide appropriate treatment, follow-up, and referrals
• Provide individualized, patient-centered dental care to individuals with diverse medical, behavioral, developmental, and communication needs
• Supervise and provide clinical oversight to the Dental Hygienist
• Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Help develop and grow Damar’s dental services, including clinical workflows, protocols, and standards of care
• Support quality improvement efforts focused on clinical quality, patient safety, access to care, and the overall patient experience

• Required:
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental education program
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Indiana
  • Current DEA registration
  • Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
  • Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

• Preferred:
  • Previous professional dental experience is preferred but not required
  • Experience in a community health, FQHC, integrated healthcare, or similar setting
  • Experience providing care to individuals with intellectual or…