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Centurion Health
Valdosta, Georgia

Dentist - Full Time With Sign on Bonus (80825)

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: GA, Valdosta - Valdosta State Prison - Valdosta, GA 31603Job Category: DentistCenturion is proud to be the provider of dental services to the Georgia Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at Valdosta State Prison located in Valdosta, Georgia. The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients including routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and endodontic treatments. $5K Sign-on Bonus.

  • ability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending account Continuing education benefits Much more... Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both. For additional information, please contact Lindsey Hill at 703-245-1583 or via email at rhill2@teamcenturion.com. indmhm

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive professional dental treatment to incarcerated patients. Responsibilities include performing routine exams, extractions, restorations, and endodontic treatments.

Requirements

Must possess a Georgia Dental license and be CPR certified or able to become certified. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, drug test, and NPDB clearance.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist - Full Time With Sign on Bonus (80825) at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
18%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Dentistry (Dental)

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Valdosta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,349/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Valdosta, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Company paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending account
Continuing education benefits
$5K Sign-on Bonus