General Dentist

Dentist OpportunityLooking for meaningful dental work, strong team support, and a role that values work-life balance? Shenandoah Community Health (SCH), a Federally Qualified Health Center and Primary Care Medical Home, is seeking a Dentist to help expand our growing dental practice and join our integrated Dental team in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. This opportunity offers patient-centered, community-based dental care in a supportive setting with a four- or five-day workweek, no weekends, where you can make a lasting impact on oral health, overall wellness, and access to care for patients of all ages.At SCH, Dentists provide comprehensive, relationship-centered oral health care in a mission-driven FQHC setting. This role includes diagnosing and treating dental disease, providing preventive and restorative services, educating patients on oral hygiene and healthy habits, and working collaboratively with the dental team to help patients achieve the best possible oral health outcomes.Minimum Qualifications:Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (DDS or DMD)Active West Virginia dental license, or eligibility to obtainWV DEA registration, or ability to obtain and maintainCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationComprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, diagnostics, and oral health treatment planningStrong computer skills and experience with healthcare databases and applicationsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate empathy, respect, specificity, and genuineness in all interactionsWork-Life Balance:Flexible four- or five-day workweek with no weekendsSupportive outpatient dental setting focused on sustainable practiceCollaborative team environment with dental, primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care coordination resourcesMeaningful patient relationships with the opportunity to care for both pediatric and adult patientsMission-driven work in a setting that values professionalism, teamwork, and balanceResponsibilities:Treat all patients with respect, dignity, and empathyDiagnose and treat dental disease and educate patients to support improved oral hygiene and long-term oral healthPerform clinical duties within the scope of dental licensure, including prophylaxis, occlusion correction, stainless steel crowns, sealants, restorations, extractions, intraoral and extraoral exams, hard and soft tissue exams, and cancer screeningsApply preventive treatments such as sealants, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and topical fluoride to protect teeth from decayEducate patients on brushing, flossing, nutrition, tobacco cessation, and other oral health strategies using patient-centered communication and motivational interviewingPrescribe appropriate medications for dental conditions, including prescription toothpaste, antibiotics for infections, and analgesics for pain managementAdminister nitrous oxide and/or anesthetic prior to treatment, as appropriateOrder radiographs and diagnose oral pathology from radiographic imagesMaintain accurate clinical notes, treatment plans, and records related to patients' oral healthWork collaboratively with the dental team and broader care team to provide high-quality care for pediatric and adult patientsLive and work in the beautiful northern Shenandoah Valley, with rolling hills, outdoor recreation, historic charm, local arts and culture, and convenient access to Washington, DC and Baltimore, both approximately 80 miles away.