General Dentist

North Mississippi Primary Health Care

$176K — $199K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited program
  • Active (or eligible) Mississippi dental license
  • Current DEA (or ability to obtain) and BLS/CPR certification
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Professionalism in patient interactions

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive exams and diagnose dental conditions
  • Create detailed treatment plans for patients
  • Deliver restorative care including fillings and extractions
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
  • Coordinate care with the dental team for efficient patient flow

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance options
  • Paid time off for work-life balance
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities based on performance
Full Job Description
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

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