Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Dentist
  • Department: Dental
  • Program: Health Systems
  • Reports to: Clinical Dental Director
  • Employment Status: Full Time
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
  • Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

Performs restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry.

Essential Functions

  • Educating patients on oral health care
  • Examine teeth and diagnose patients' dental conditions using X-rays
  • Assessing treatment options and agreeing on treatment plans with patients
  • Carrying out agreed dental treatments, such as restoring teeth affected by decay, crown and bridge work, etc.,
  • Maintaining patients' dental records

Adhere to the Tribe's Policies and Procedures

Ensures compliance with Tribal, Federal, State and Local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

  • Physical Requirements
  • Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
  • Walk (Move, Traverse)
  • Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
  • Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
  • See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
  • Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
  • Pushing or Pulling
  • Repetitive Motion
  • Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
  • Wet
  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • Mists or gases
  • Mechanical Hazards
  • Chemical Hazards
  • Explosives Hazards
  • Burn Hazards
  • OSHA Categories
  • Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
  • Equipment and Tools
  • List Equipment used for job: Computer, fax, copier, scanner, and other office equipment

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle

Travel: Local

  • In-State
  • Out-of-State
  • Travel may be required for training

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Graduate from an accredited dental school

Experience

  • Three (3) years of experience in practicing dentistry
  • Knowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian populations preferred
  • Preferred
  • Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
  • License/Certification
  • Alaska dental licensure required
  • Valid Alaska Driver License and must remain insurable under Tribal policy
  • Special Skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will perform a wide range of dental treatments including restorative, surgical, and endodontic procedures. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health, diagnosing conditions, and maintaining accurate dental records.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Restorative dentistryProsthodonticsOral surgeryEndodonticsInterceptive orthodonticsPatient educationDental diagnosisX-ray interpretationTreatment planningDental record maintenance

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Dentist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Alaska6 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Alaska14 active5,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 29% no call · 90% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings622 in the last 30 days433 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Dentist pay trend (all specialties)+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Alaska figures use all dentists: too few Alaska General Dentistry postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Dentist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs
3
<$260k
1
$260k
6
$290k-320k
0
$320k-350k
3
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs
401k / retirement match
58%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
25%
Visa sponsorship
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Periodontist

Westphalia Holdings · Lubbock, Texas

$1,500/day
#2

Dentist

Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#3

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Locum General Dentist

$234k-$312k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Kenai

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k
Typical market rent
$1,480/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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