Dentist #00073: Keen Mountain Correctional Center

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Oakwood, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: Dentist #00073: Keen Mountain Correctional Center

State Role Title: Dentist I

Hiring Range: $154,500 - $215,061

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Keen Mountain Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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

A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Dentist operates a Dentist Office Practice within a correctional facility and will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Unit, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the Dentist's base facility. Primary duties include providing routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders with assistance from Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s). The Dentist supervises Dental Assistant(s) and provides clinical supervision for Dental Hygienist(s). Performs routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases; takes necessary x-rays; performs fillings and extractions as warranted. Diagnoses and develops treatment plans for patients. Responsible for the full range of dental care and education provided to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injury, and deformities of the oral cavity. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

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

Working knowledge of general dentistry

Ability to communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner

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

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: (804) 235-1883

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 25 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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