Dental Public Health Job at Virginia Department of Corrections in Virginia

Job Description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires

Join the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) as a Dentist providing comprehensive dental care within correctional facilities. You will be part of the Mobile Dental Unit, traveling to multiple sites to deliver routine and emergency dental services to adult offenders. Responsibilities include supervising Dental Assistants and Hygienists, performing exams, x-rays, fillings, extractions, and developing treatment plans. You’ll provide full-spectrum oral health care, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Multiple Locations in the Western Region:

• Green Rock Correctional Center - 475 Green Rock Lane, Chatham, VA 24531
  
• Keen Mountain Correctional Center - 3402 Kennel Gap Road, Oakwood, VA 24631
• River North Correctional Center - 329 Dellbrook Lane, Independence, VA 24348
• Wallens Ridge State Prison - 272 Dogwood Drive, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA). Other dental schools are acceptable provided the education and knowledge acquired was substantially equivalent to that of graduates from an ADA-approved school.
• Licensed to practice Dentistry in Virginia
• Controlled Substances Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and treat oral health issues and inform patients on preventative care and treatment
• Ability to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites
• Ability to diagnose conditions using advanced technologies including radiography and computer-generated imaging
• Experience with restoration and replacement of teeth damaged from decay, trauma, or disease

Additional Considerations

• Previous supervisory experience or work experience training and supervising dental staff
• Experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting

Why Join VADOC? As a Commonwealth of Virginia employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Generous paid leave (annual, sick, holidays, and parental leave)
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Mileage reimbursement for Mobile Dental Unit travel

Ready to make a difference in public health and correctional care? Apply today and help us deliver essential dental services across Western Virginia.