General Dentist

Who We Are

NMPHC is a federally qualified health center that serves local communities with accessible and affordable health care for all!

The Position

We're hiring a Dentist to provide high-quality, patient-centered oral health care in our Walnut clinic. This role exists to expand access to timely preventive and restorative dentistry while maintaining safe, consistent clinical standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive exams, diagnose conditions, and create treatment plans
• Deliver restorative care (fillings, crowns/bridges as applicable), extractions, and preventive services
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable regulations
• Coordinate care with the dental team to support efficient patient flow

Required qualifications/skills:

• DDS or DMD from an accredited program
• Active (or eligible) Mississippi dental license
• Current DEA (or ability to obtain) and BLS/CPR
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and professionalism

Apply today to be considered for this Dentist role.

Your Typical Day

Your day runs Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00. You'll start by reviewing the schedule and any notes from prior visits, then move through a steady mix of new patients and returning patients. Between appointments, you'll document care, update treatment plans, and coordinate with assistants and front-desk staff to keep visits on time. You'll also take a few minutes with patients to explain options in plain language and confirm next steps before they leave. By late afternoon, you'll wrap up charts, confirm follow-ups, and prepare for the next day's cases.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $176,000-$199,000
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonus opportunity