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 schoolExperience : Minimum 1 year of work experience preferred (proficiency in endodontics is a plus)Licensing & Certifications :Active Alaska dental license (in good standing)
Current BLS certificationCurrent DEA registrationSkills : Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities; comfortable working independentlyCompensation & Benefits :
Salary : $225,000 $260,000 (DOE)Full benefits packageNHSC 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 .