Dentist
About The Position
Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center, part of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS), is seeking a General Dentist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered dental care to our diverse and underserved community at our Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center in Saltville, VA. This is an opportunity to practice full-scope dentistry in a supportive, team-based environment where clinical excellence and community impact go hand in hand. The General Dentist provides comprehensive dental services including diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, restorative procedures, and patient education. This role supports improved oral health outcomes while ensuring compliance with all clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.
Requirements
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Virginia dental license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- DEA registration (or eligibility)
- Current BLS certification
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and patient communication skills
- Commitment to serving underserved and diverse populations
Nice To Haves
- Experience in community health, public health, or FQHC setting
- Experience with electronic dental records (EDR) systems
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive oral evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
- Deliver preventive, restorative, and basic surgical dental procedures
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and treatment options
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow
- Adhere to infection control, OSHA, and CDC guidelines
- Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives
- Support organizational goals related to access, quality, and patient satisfaction
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with strong benefits package
- Loan repayment eligibility (NHSC and state programs)
- Modern equipment and fully staffed operatories
- Collaborative, integrated care model (medical + behavioral health)
- Competitive base salary + productivity incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education support
- Malpractice coverage (FTCA eligible site)
- NHSC Loan repayment assistance eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
