Dentist - FQHC - Canton or Ogdensburg, NY

Make a lasting impact on community health.

Join the dedicated team at Community Health Center of the North Country, where we provide comprehensive, equitable, and accessible high-quality health care and human services to individuals and families of all income levels and those with individualized needs.

As a Dentist in our rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), you’ll provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care while helping to improve access to essential oral health services in an underserved community.

We welcome both new graduates and experienced dentists who are passionate about community-based care. Our health center is NHSC-approved, making this position eligible for federal loan repayment programs.

Reports to: Dental Director
Rate of Pay: $200,000 - $250,000 annually, based on experience. Relocation/sign-on bonus negotiable.
Schedule: Flexible Monday - Friday daytime schedule. No nights, weekends, major holidays, or on-call responsibilities. Full-time, part-time, or per diem opportunities available.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, treatment, and preventive care.
• Develop and explain individualized treatment plans with patients and families.
• Provide appropriate prescriptions and ensure safe, accurate documentation.
• Perform dental procedures and operate dental and radiographic equipment safely.
• Follow infection prevention and control standards and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with dental assistants and other members of the health care team to provide coordinated patient care.
• Refer patients for specialized services when needed and coordinate care with other providers.
• Provide education to patients and staff on oral health, prevention, and proper dental care.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely patient records and documentation.
• Coordinate and monitor dental laboratory cases, including prosthetic work.
• Participate in team meetings, training, quality improvement activities, and other initiatives that support excellent patient care.