Job Summary:
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Dentist looking to make a difference in your community?
Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) is seeking an experienced Dentist to lead our dental team and provide high-quality, patient-centered oral healthcare. This is an opportunity to supervise staff, implement best practices, and shape the future of dental care at ARMS while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Why Join ARMS?
- Impactful Work: Provide essential preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care to underserved populations.
- Leadership Opportunity: Oversee the dental team, clinic operations, and policies to ensure top-tier patient care.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside medical professionals, hygienists, and support staff to improve overall patient health.
- Professional Growth: Engage in grant applications, recruitment efforts, and program development to expand our dental services.
What You’ll Do:
- Diagnose and treat oral diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth and gums.
- Perform preventive treatments, including fluoride applications, sealants, and patient education.
- Restore damaged teeth with fillings, crowns, and dentures and perform basic oral surgery as needed.
- Administer anesthetics and pain management for extractions and other procedures.
- Oversee dental staff, budget planning, and department policies to ensure operational excellence.
- Maintain compliance with state regulations, public health guidelines, and professional standards.
- Actively participate in recruitment, training, and leadership meetings to drive continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For:
- Doctoral degree in Dental Medicine (DDS or DMD).
- Active Alabama Dental License, Controlled Substance Licensure, and DEA Licensure.
- 3+ years of clinical experience as a dentist.
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in a dental clinic setting.
- Experience working with both pediatric and adult patients.
- Proficiency in basic oral surgery, endodontics, and digital dental records (Dentrix preferred).
- Bilingual (Spanish) fluency is a plus!
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Strong manual dexterity and precision for dental procedures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinic.
- A steady hand, keen eyesight, and attention to detail.
- Commitment to patient education and preventive care.
- A passion for public health and serving diverse communities.