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VitalCore Health Strategies
Pearl, Mississippi

Dentist (DMD, DDS)

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Mississippi! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Dentist at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Benefits Package

  • Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K & Plan Matching
  • PTO
  • Annual Incentive Bonus

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Schedule

  • Full-Time or Part Time

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Position Summary

The Dentist provides dental services and directs patient, clinical examination of admissions and as indicated, treatment of patient's needs.

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Essential Functions

  • Perform and interpret radiographic exams as indicated.
  • Provide dental treatment to include emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist including extractions.
  • Correction of significant oral problems, which may adversely affect inmate’s health as, deemed necessary.
  • Make proper referrals for procedures which cannot be performed at facility.
  • Report any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director. Attend training and meetings as required.

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Minimum Requirements

  • Maintains current DEA number.
  • Currently licensed in the state.
  • Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
  • Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
  • Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
  • Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

keywords: DDS, DMD, Dentist, Dental, Oral Health, Corrections,

Key Responsibilities

The dentist provides comprehensive dental services, including clinical examinations and emergency treatments for inmates. They are also responsible for interpreting radiographic exams and making appropriate referrals for specialized procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current DMD or DDS degree and possess a valid state dental license along with a current DEA number. The role requires strong leadership abilities and the capacity to work effectively within a correctional healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient examinationClinical treatmentEmergency dental careSupervisory skillsDecision makingCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist (DMD, DDS) at VitalCore Health Strategies a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

12
<$270k
9
$270k-340k
3
$340k-410k
2
$410k-480k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
19% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pearl

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,524/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About VitalCore Health Strategies

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Benefits & Perks

Holiday Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection