Anesthesiology, Clinical Competency, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Community Health, Dental Ceramics, Dentistry, Documentation, Healthcare Quality, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medicare, Medications, Medicine, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Preventive Medicine, Prosthetics, Public Health, Quality of Care, Radiography, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Standards, Spanish Language, Team Player, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Join MyCHN as a General Dentist
At MyCHN (Community Health Network), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, patient-centered care guided by our values of empathy, transparency, quality, and value.
As a General Dentist, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive dental care in a fast-growing, integrated care environment while supporting optimal oral health outcomes for patients.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Mission-driven, community-focused organization
- Supportive, team-based culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The ability to make a meaningful impact in patient care
What You’ll Do & Bring
As a General Dentist, you will provide high-quality dental services while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans
- Perform routine exams, preventive procedures, and restorative treatments
- Conduct dental procedures including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns
- Apply preventive agents such as sealants and whitening treatments
- Design and fit dental prosthetics including bridges, crowns, and dentures
- Prescribe medications and provide pain management as needed
- Administer anesthesia or sedation for procedures when appropriate
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays and dental models
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records and documentation
- Educate patients on oral health, treatment plans, and preventive care
- Collaborate with dental staff and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
What You Bring:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited program
- Active Texas dental license in good standing
- National Board Dental Examination certification
- DEA registration
- Eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid provider participation
- Strong clinical skills across general dentistry procedures
- Excellent communication and patient relationship skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to quality care
Preferred:
- 4–6 years of clinical experience
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Experience with Open Dental
- Knowledge of public health principles and integrated care models
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a collaborative team where your work directly improves oral health outcomes and supports whole-person care in the community.
Apply today and grow your career with MyCHN.