Dentist needed in Bethel, AK

Position Overview: General Dentist FQHC in Bethel, AK

Location: Bethel, AK (with outreach to surrounding tribal communities)
Setting: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Role: Provide comprehensive dental care while actively contributing to the development of an outreach program to serve remote tribal communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver general dentistry services to patients in Bethel and surrounding villages
• Travel periodically to outlying tribal communities to provide care
• Assist in establishing and expanding the outreach program
• Work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Qualifications:

• Education: DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of work experience preferred (proficiency in endodontics is a plus)
• Licensing & Certifications:
  • Active Alaska dental license (in good standing)
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current DEA registration
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities; comfortable working independently

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $225,000 $260,000 (DOE)
• Full benefits package
• NHSC Loan Repayment Program (among the highest scores in the nation for eligibility)

This is a unique and impactful opportunity for a dentist who values community outreach and serving underserved populations.