Dentist Salary $146,330.63 - $175,690.83 Annually Location Lansing, MI Job Type Regular Full Time Job Number 202600003 Department Forest Dental Services Opening Date 01/05/2026 Bargaining Unit MANAGERS
Description Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.
Under the general direction of the Dental Director in collaboration with the Health Center Administrator, he/she diagnoses dental disease or injury, establishes treatment, planning, performs fillings, extractions and related procedures. Provides clinical supervision to Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) assigned to his/her team. Serves as team member, participates in team meetings, review of clinic productivity, scheduling procedures and establishing guidelines for care and treatment.
Essential Functions Diagnose dental disease or injury, establish treatment plans, and perform fillings, extractions and related procedures. Provide dental supervision of the Dental Assistant(s) and the Dental Hygienist(s) assigned to his/her patients. Follow procedures that comply with OSHA requirements to maintain the safety of the patients and themselves. Participates in dental team meetings and general health center staff meetings as well. Assist in reviewing Dental Clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for care and treatment. Consults with other Dentists and health care providers either as a resource or to ensure safe treatment. Refer patients for specialty care as appropriate. Such referrals may not be made to a Dentist's private practice, or to a dentist with whom the dentist is a partner or associate. Participate in interviews and make recommendations for hiring staff, counseling employees, rendering performance evaluations and ensuring quality of care. Remain current on new theories and procedures through continuing education. Meet educational requirements for licensure. May participate in planning and implementation of community dental programs. Utilizes his/her professional judgment in the performance of the services to be provided consistent with organizational policies and procedures, the law and the standards of his/her profession.
Other Functions Performs other duties as assigned. During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.
Employment Qualifications
Education: D.D.S or D.M.D from an accredited school of dentistry.
Experience: Two to three years practice in dentistry and/or in areas such as a community dentistry program.
Other Requirements: License to practice as a dentist in Michigan. Be able to perform simple functions on the computer and to be able to search and document in the electronic medical and dental records. Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.
Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical Requirements: The ability to tolerate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for extended periods. Ability to access office files.
Working Conditions: Works in office conditions. Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and other bodily fluids.
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Application Questions
Do you have a D.D.S and graduated from an accredited school of dentistry? Yes No
How many years of experience do you have in dentistry and/or in areas such as community dentistry programs? I have no experience I have 1 year of experience I have 2 years of experience I have 3+ years of experience
Please briefly describe your experience in dentistry and/or areas such as community dentistry programs, if not applicable type N/A.
Do you have a license to practice as a dentist in Michigan? Yes No
Did you submit your transcripts or diploma showing your degree awarded, if not please explain why.
Did you submit your cover letter and resume? Yes No