Dentist

Job DetailsJob Location: 4913 - Oklahoma City, OK 73127Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayOklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non-profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population.

OKCIC services include not only basic medical care but also dental, optometry, behavioral health, fitness, nutrition, and other family programs. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians.

We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism. We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care.

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is seeking a compassionate, skilled Pediatric Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

This role delivers high-quality diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental services while supporting the Clinic’s mission of excellence and culturally respectful care.

The Dentist will examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and conditions of the teeth and oral cavity; perform restorative procedures and extractions; administer local anesthesia; and provide preventive services, including fluoride and sealants.

This position also plays an important leadership role by supervising dental hygienists and assistants, conducting peer reviews, and contributing to program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Applicants claiming Indian Preference must complete the full application and must provide documentation verifying eligibility (such as a tribal enrollment card or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)).

Job duties include, but are not limited to: Perform comprehensive and problem-focused dental examinations for pediatric patients. Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for dental disease and oral health conditions.

Provide preventive and restorative dental care, including cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, crowns, pulp therapy, extractions, and other procedures within the scope of pediatric dentistry.

Evaluate dental development, eruption, occlusion, oral pathology, trauma, and other pediatric oral health concerns. Provide age-appropriate behavior guidance and help create a safe, supportive dental experience for children and families.

Assess patients who may require advanced behavior management, sedation, or referral for specialized treatment. Educate patients, parents, and caregivers regarding oral hygiene, nutrition, preventive care, treatment recommendations, and ongoing dental needs.

Coordinate care and referrals with other dental, medical, behavioral health, and specialty providers as appropriate. Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic health record. Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, community outreach, and other organizational initiatives.

Maintain current knowledge of pediatric dentistry standards, evidence-based practices, and applicable regulatory requirements. The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is a non-profit organization and not a federal employer. Indian preference hiring laws apply.

The Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

The Clinic adheres to all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including protections based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, veteran status, and other characteristics as required by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications Must align with OKCIC vision, mission, and core values Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, medical marijuana license holders who test positive for marijuana will not be qualified for this position.

Graduate of an accredited dental school or university with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. School must be approved by the American Dental Association. License to practice dentistry in the State of Oklahoma and in good standing with the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry.

Current OBNDD and DEA licenses. Current CPR is required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Must be a multitasker. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must provide excellent customer service.

Experience providing dental care to pediatric patients in a community health, public health, tribal health, or similar setting strongly preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with children and their families.