Dentist
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Job Description
Make a Difference in Oral Health
Complete Health is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Dentist to join our dental team. This is an opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry while improving access to care for underserved individuals and families throughout western South Dakota.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Our providers enjoy the rewards of meaningful patient relationships, collaborative care, and a strong focus on whole-person health.
If you are passionate about serving diverse patient populations and making a lasting difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
Our Dentists provide comprehensive oral healthcare services to patients of all ages in a community health center setting. This role includes diagnosing and treating dental disease, developing treatment plans, delivering preventive and restorative care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive dental services for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Perform examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and patient education
- Deliver preventive, restorative, surgical, and emergency dental services
- Provide fixed and removable prosthodontics and basic endodontic treatment
- Review medical histories and coordinate care with medical providers when appropriate
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record
- Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants, medical providers, and behavioral health staff
- Participate in quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
- Support CHCBH's mission of providing accessible care to underserved and vulnerable populations
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and safety standards
Why Join Complete Health?
- Mission-driven organization making a direct impact on community health
- Collaborative team environment with medical, behavioral health, and dental integration
- Diverse patient population with opportunities to practice comprehensive dentistry
- Supportive leadership and continuous professional development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Potential eligibility for federal and state loan repayment programs
- Opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota
Join a team where your skills, compassion, and commitment to service can truly make a difference. We welcome applications from experienced dentists and new graduates who share our passion for expanding access to quality oral healthcare.
Community Health Center of the Black Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Current South Dakota dental license or ability to obtain licensure
- Current DEA registration and CSR licensure as required
- Current CPR certification
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and community health
Preferred
- Experience practicing in a community health center, public health, rural health, or general practice setting
- Experience treating diverse and underserved patient populations
- One or more years of clinical experience following residency or graduation
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide comprehensive oral healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and preventive care for a diverse patient population. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Complete Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 5 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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