Correctional Dentist - Gurney Unit
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Job Summary
Performs responsible general direct dental care services for the offender population of a correctional facility, in conformance with University procedures and Health Services policies. Works under supervision of the Cluster Dental Director with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement. May be required to provide dental services on multiple facilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
Equipment
Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.
Work Environment
Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
Required Education/Experience
- Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
- Current registration of license to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance registration certificate.
- Current BLS-HP.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Two (2) years minimum general clinical practice preferred.
- Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Performs general direct dental care services for the offender population in a correctional facility. Ensures compliance with University procedures and Health Services policies while working under the supervision of the Cluster Dental Director.
Requirements
Must be licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas and hold a current DEA controlled substance registration certificate. Requires a current BLS-HP certification and prefers two years of general clinical practice experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Top Dentist Jobs
31 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 23 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Endodontist
Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware
Dentist
Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas
Dentist – DDS / DMD
$300k-$450kDentist
$225k-$425k