Correctional Unit Dentist

Correctional Unit Dentist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) invites applications for the Correctional Unit Dentist role.

TTUHSC is a nationally recognized institution dedicated to education, patient care, and research. It serves more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties in Texas and beyond.

TTUHSC Managed Care has been providing clinical and operational support to correctional facilities in West Texas since 1989, serving approximately 30,000 patients.

Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures of inmate patients and employees injured as a result of TDCJ‑. Ensures appropriate dental care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. Renders dental judgment on care provided to inmates assigned to the unit. Works under general direction of the Regional Dental Director, exercising initiative and independent judgment.

• Directly supervises 2‑4 dental hygienists in the unit dental services.
• Provides chairside dental care, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; assists in appraising performance; encourages dental staff, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Manages clinic resource capacity, including personal time and that of supervised staff.
• Travel may be required to perform chairside dentistry at other assigned units.

• Current license to practice dentistry by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificate.

• Health plans and supplemental coverage options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members.
• Paid time off – holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more.
• Retirement plans.
• Wellness programs.
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Pay Grade: $196,121 – $
• Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Shift: Day
• Schedule Details: Will discuss during interview

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.