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Posted: 21-Oct-25
Location: Fort Defiance, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE)
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Additional Information:
Internal Number: STAFF001673
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) is recruiting for full-time Dentists to join our established, hospital-based dental outpatient team. We are actively seeking candidates trained in General Dentistry, all experience levels are encouraged to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice in an integrated clinical setting while focusing on the needs of the surrounding community.
State-of-the-Art Clinical Practice:
- As a team of over 50 dental employees, our goal is to create happy, healthy smiles by providing high-quality dental care to underserved individuals and families in our communities.
- Modern Equipment: We feature modern A-DEC operatory units, digital radiography (intraoral, pano, CB/CT), digital charting, air-driven and electric handpieces, and state-of-the-art endodontic equipment (microscopes, apex locators, and rotary systems).
- Comprehensive Services: You will provide a full range of services, including emergency care, exams, restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
- Team Support: We utilize Expanded Function Dental Assistants who are trained to complete dental prophylaxis and place basic and complex amalgam and composite restorations.
- Pediatric Specialty: Comprehensive Pediatric Dentistry is provided in both the outpatient clinical setting and the Operating Room for full mouth rehabilitation, supported by dedicated Pediatric Dentists and Pediatric Dental Assistants.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Includes Competitive Salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K matching.
- Sign-On Bonus: We offer a substantial sign-on incentive:
- $20,000 for an initial 2-year commitment.
- $45,000 for a 3-year (or longer) service commitment.
- Federal Malpractice Coverage: Malpractice coverage is provided for permanent employment under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
- Multi-State License System: FDIHB operates under a multi-state license system, allowing Dentists to practice with a valid, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or Territory, eliminating the need to secure a specific new state license.
- The Hospital pays for State License, DEA and AHA BLS certification renewal.
- Professional Development: Annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 and professional development funds are provided.
- Loan Repayment: Our facility qualifies for multiple Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) that can be combined with Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF):
- National Health Services Corps (NHSC) LRP: Up to $75,000 towards qualifying educational loans for a 2-Year service commitment.
- Arizona State LRP (AZSLRP): Up to $65,000 towards qualifying educational loans for a 2-Year service commitment.
- Indian Health Services (I.H.S.) LRP: Up to $50,000 towards qualifying educational loans for a 2-Year service commitment.
Quality of Life / Housing / Airport:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day, 10-hour work week with 3-day weekends. There is no on-call requirement.
- Housing: 1-4 Bedroom homes are offered to permanent Medical Staff.
- Location/Recreation: The beautiful geography provides immediate access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and backcountry exploring. We also feature a local ultramodern wellness center with a 3+ mile-outdoor trail system.
- Airport: The nearest airport is 40 minutes away (Gallup, NM, with daily scheduled flights to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor, AZ).
- Local Schools: Local Public and Private Schools are available from PreK-12th grade.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please feel free to email or call any time!
Ophelia Anthony
Medical Recruiter
(928) 729-8117
To learn more about FDIHB, Inc., please visit our website at www.fdihb.org!
Experience:
- No additional experience required outside of completed training program as defined in the education qualifications below.
Education:
- Completion of an accredited Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Licensure:
- Active, unrestricted Dental License from any U.S. State or Territory.
- Current, valid, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License.
Please email degree or transcripts to: Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org
