Dentist

About the Role

Are you a Dentist who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where you can make a real impact on community health? At Thundermist Health Center, you’ll join a collaborative Dental team dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible care to diverse populations. In this role, you’ll diagnose and treat a wide range of oral health conditions, perform procedures like extractions, fillings, dentures, and root canals, and educate patients on preventative care and oral hygiene. You’ll also supervise dental support staff and ensure accurate clinical documentation and care coordination. Every day, your work directly contributes to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity in the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Care & Treatment

• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, gums, and related oral structures
• Perform dental procedures including injections, extractions, fillings, root canals, and denture design and placement
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventative care, and long-term oral health practices
• Evaluate patient conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision to dental hygienists and dental assistants
• Maintain adherence to infection control and safety standards during all procedures
• Utilize manual dexterity and precision to perform complex dental procedures
• Deliver patient-centered care with attention to comfort, communication, and outcomes

Documentation & Care Coordination

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete chart notes in accordance with clinical standards
• Coordinate referrals for specialty care and follow-up services as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive patient care
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all patient confidentiality requirements

What We’re Looking For

You’re a skilled and compassionate Dentist who takes pride in delivering high-quality care and building trust with patients. You bring strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and a commitment to serving diverse communities with respect and cultural humility.

• Doctoral degree in Dental Medicine or Dental Surgery (DMD or DDS)
• Active license to practice dentistry in Rhode Island
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in dental and medical terminology
• Ability to provide a full range of general dental procedures independently
• Experience supervising or working collaboratively with dental support staff
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and advancing health equity for underserved populations

Schedule & Locations

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position. Schedules are typically structured within clinic hours of Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and include one evening shift. You’ll participate in a rotating on-call schedule (one week at a time), providing phone-based coverage outside of clinic hours. This position is based at a Thundermist Health Center location.

Benefits at Thundermist Health Center

Full-Time Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance ($75,000) and Long-Term Disability — at no cost
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA up to $3,300 / Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000)
• Retirement Plan with 1:1 employer match up to 4%
• Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Wellness Reimbursement up to $200/year
• PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays

Work Environment

• Moderate physical activity including standing, walking, and occasional lifting
•  Frequent use of fine motor skills and manual dexterity for dental procedures
•  Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases; adherence to universal precautions required

Compensation

$80.00 – $87.85 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Our Values

Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you’ll feel at home here.