Dentist
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Job Description
We're Hiring: Dentist
Are you a passionate dentist looking to make a real difference in your community?
HealthFirst Bluegrass is seeking a dedicated Dentist / Clinical Dental Lead to provide exceptional patient care while helping lead and mentor our dental team.
- Provide comprehensive dental care
- Lead and support clinical staff
- Educate patients and promote oral health
- Help improve access to quality community healthcare
- Work alongside a mission-driven team
Clinical Care
- Perform comprehensive dental examinations utilizing X-rays, diagnostic instruments, and clinical assessments.
- Document findings and treatment plans accurately and timely in patient dental records.
- Diagnose and treat dental diseases and conditions.
- Restore teeth through appropriate preventive and restorative procedures.
- Extract diseased or problematic teeth or refer patients for specialized care when necessary.
- Treat diseases of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity through medication, procedures, or surgery.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and maintaining optimal dental health.
- Participate in community outreach and oral health education activities.
Leadership & Program Support
- Provide clinical oversight and supervision to dental staff.
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, training, and evaluating dental team members.
- Communicate regularly with the Chief Dental Officer regarding staff performance and clinical competency.
- Promote a collaborative, positive, and patient-focused team environment.
- Participate in medical staff meetings, committees, and departmental conferences.
- Coordinate purchasing of dental equipment and supplies.
- Support day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the dental program.
- Assist with performance management and staff development initiatives as needed.
Requirements
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Kentucky Dental License
- Current DEA Registration
- BLS/CPR Certification
If you're committed to delivering compassionate care and advancing oral health in our community, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
The Dentist will provide comprehensive clinical dental care, including examinations, diagnoses, and restorative procedures for patients. Additionally, the role involves leading and mentoring the dental team, overseeing clinical operations, and participating in community outreach initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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