General Dentist (General Practice)

Quick Facts

• Compensation: GP base pay plus a non-locality “Market Pay” supplement, reviewed every 24 months

Description

Provide the full range of general dental services, including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning, and adapt care for medically compromised patients. Serve as a clinical consultant, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and document treatment in approved electronic systems. Review workload, treatment outcomes, and clinical quality indicators to identify trends and recommend operational improvements, including evaluating emerging dental technologies and evidence-based methodologies for implementation.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning

• Modify treatment approaches for medically compromised patients and document care in approved electronic systems

• Serve as a clinical consultant to staff members

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with specialty providers to ensure continuity and quality of care

• Review workload, treatment outcomes, access-to-care metrics, and clinical quality indicators; recommend operational improvements

• Evaluate emerging dental technologies, restorative materials, digital workflows, and evidence-based treatment methodologies for implementation

Requirements

• US citizenship

• DMD or DDS degree from an ADA/CODA-approved school (or equivalent recognized accreditation)

• Passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE)

• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a US state/DC/Puerto Rico/territory

• Ability to distinguish shades of color

• Completion of a two-year residency in dentistry/oral health/craniofacial sciences, or equivalent qualifying professional experience/training totaling at least two years

• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

• Background investigation/suitability and Personnel Security Investigation

• Urinalysis prior to appointment; subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing

• Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements (unless exempt)

• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact

• Pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter

• Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain/maintain appropriate clinical privileges

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package tailored to specialty

• Premium health benefits

• Generous three-tiered retirement system

• Completely free malpractice insurance under federal liability coverage

• Potential additional monetary incentives and student loan repayment for highly qualified candidates

• Military perks (e.g., tax-free shopping) and state-of-the-art fitness centers