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VitalCore Health Strategies
Meridian, Mississippi

Dentist (DMD, DDS)

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Compensation

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Job Description

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Mississippi!

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

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical 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
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Animal/Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K
  • PTO
  • Annual Incentive Bonus

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Schedule

  • PRN

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, restorative dentistry, and oral surgery for inmates. They are also responsible for interpreting radiographic exams and making appropriate referrals for procedures that cannot be performed at the facility.

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, the capacity to work independently, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Emergency Dental TreatmentPatient CareSupervisory SkillsDecision MakingCommunication

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 80% 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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingMississippi index 87.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Mississippi49 active5,734 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings213 in the last 30 days194 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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.

Top contract/1099 Dentist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 18 employers
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<$240k
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$240k-280k
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$280k-320k
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$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 18 employers
CME allowance
70%
401k / retirement match
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Visa sponsorship
17%

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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.

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About VitalCore Health Strategies

Hospitals and Health Care
Topeka, Kansas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Animal/Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K

Living in Meridian

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$101k
Typical market rent
$1,290/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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.