Dentist
Listed compensation
$288K - $360K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company Description
Deliver comprehensive dental care within a collaborative international healthcare environment where patient-centered treatment, clinical autonomy, and interdisciplinary teamwork support high-quality oral healthcare services.
International SOS Government Medical Services partners with healthcare professionals seeking meaningful, mission-driven work around the world. As part of a global team supporting diverse patient populations, you’ll deliver high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments while collaborating with experienced clinical and operational teams.
Operating in more than 90 countries, International SOS provides clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are committed to delivering trusted healthcare solutions wherever they are needed most. Learn more at internationalsos.com.
Job Description
Provide comprehensive dental care within a collaborative outpatient healthcare environment supporting U.S. government personnel in Iraq. Working alongside dental assistants, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and operational leadership, this Dentist role combines preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services with patient education and continuity of care in a professionally supported international practice setting.
This opportunity offers the ability to practice across a broad scope of general dentistry while contributing to patient wellness, operational readiness, and high-quality clinical outcomes in a team-oriented environment.
Location: Iraq
Key Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment across a wide range of routine, preventive, restorative, and urgent dental care needs.
Perform general dental procedures while supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centered treatment planning and care delivery.
Provide emergency dental treatment as needed, including temporary corrective procedures and urgent intervention support.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care practices, and long-term dental health maintenance.
Collaborate closely with dental support staff, clinical teams, and operational leadership to support continuity of care, documentation quality, and efficient clinic operations.
Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an ADA- or CODA-accredited program.
Current unrestricted U.S. dental license and successful completion of the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE).
Current BLS certification and 3–5 years of recent general dentistry experience, including clinical practice within the past year.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport
Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
Preferred
- Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare environments.
- Additional Information
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Compensation Disclaimer
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
Benefits Language (FTE Roles)
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Work Location: Iraq
Compensation: USD 24000 - USD 30000 - monthly
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at International SOS Government Medical Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$324k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $334k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $288k–$360k | Dentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$300k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$334k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Texas | 118 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Texas | 465 active | 5,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 27% no call · 84% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 2% offer loan repayment465 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 612 in the last 30 days | 433 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$324k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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