Dentistry, Full-Time Dentist

The Dentist provides high- quality, patient-centered oral health care, focusing on delivering comprehensive dental services with an emphasis on prevention, patient education, access to care, and reducing oral health disparities in the community. The Dentist works as part of an integrated care team, collaborating with medical, administrative staff and other entities to support whole-person care by performing the following duties.

Full‑Time Benefits

Competitive Salary based on experience

IMRF Pension Retirement

Approved Site for National Health Center Corps Loan Repayment

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off for continuing education

CE reimbursements/stipends

Thirteen (13) paid holidays

4 weeks vacation

12 sick days

Malpractice provided through the Federal Torts Claims Act

Sign on Bonus ($10,000) OR Relocation assistance (out‑of‑state $10,000 / in‑state $5,000 (Illinois))

Salary Range
$180,000.00 - $200,000.00 Based on Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide comprehensive dental care, including examinations, cleanings, restorative procedures, extractions, and emergency treatments

Examine teeth and diagnose a patient’s diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, gums and related oral structures using x-rays and intraoral examinations

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients

Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventative care, and treatment options to promote long‑term oral health

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Collaborate with medical providers and care teams on integrated initiatives and oral‑systemic health management

Supervise and collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient clinic operations

Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA safety protocols at all times

Attends and participates in all staff meetings

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills and Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills

Strong communication and patient education abilities

Ability to provide trauma‑informed and culturally competent care

Proficiency in electronic health records and the ability to adapt to different technologies

Strong time management, organization, and problem‑solving skills

Qualifications

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited school

Current license to practice dentistry in Illinois in good standing

Current license for controlled substance in Illinois

Current DEA registration

CPR/BLS Certification

Strong commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and patient‑centered care

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current license to practice dentistry in Illinois.

Current license for controlled substance in Illinois.

DEA registration.

Current CPR certification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Fast‑paced dental clinic within a community health center setting

Required standing, bending, and procedures performed for extended periods

Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, bloodborne pathogens, and radiation

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

May need to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

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