DENTAL DIRECTOR/DENTIST WANTED

Practice in a beautiful, fully equipped, dental office as part of the Narragansett Indian Health Center
(NIHC). NIHC is looking to hire a dentist, with experience to work in the capacity of the Dental
Director, to build its dental practice and provide comprehensive dental services to Tribal members of all
ages. We seek a General Dentist who can do the following: restorations, dentures, perio, prophies, x rays,
implants, root canals and who can learn or appreciate the Native American culture, to work three days per
week, to start, with the option for full-time based on volume. There will be a dental hygienist and front desk
person to start. The Dentist will assist in the hiring decisions.
The health center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break. The
Dental Clinic will operate two to three days per week with capacity for a full scope of dental services. The medical
and dental suites share a common reception area, providing opportunity for patient education. There are three
operatories in total, with two equipped for dental treatment, and one set as a hygiene room. The clinic is very
modern with capacity for intra- and extra-oral radiography, full sterilization, and modern computing.

This is a great opportunity for a dentist who cares about seeing patients and improving oral health within a
community. Adult Tribal members, with many of the dental problems associated with aging and chronic
conditions, would benefit from a dentist who wishes to do high quality work to improve overall health.
Currently, Tribal members must seek dental care in local community health centers and private practices.
Having dental care at their Tribal health center will have significant benefit for improving access to dental
services. Insurance is billed when applicable, and those without insurance receive care as a tribal benefit. Dental
staff reimbursement is not based on production

Benefits:

Benefits: paid time off on an accrual basis including holidays, vacation, sick leave and three personal days;
401k after one year; BCBSRI Medical Plan and Delta Dental Plan; liability insurance coverage; and federal
loan repayment opportunities are available.