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Posted 20 July, 2026

Dentist needed in Bethel, AK

Columbia Healthcare
Bethel, AK, US Full Time

Job Description

Position Overview: General Dentist – FQHC in Bethel, AK\n

Location: Bethel, AK (with outreach to surrounding tribal communities)
Setting: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Role: Provide comprehensive dental care while actively contributing to the development of an outreach program to serve remote tribal communities.

Key Responsibilities:\n
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  • Deliver general dentistry services to patients in Bethel and surrounding villages
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  • Travel periodically to outlying tribal communities to provide care
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  • Assist in establishing and expanding the outreach program
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  • Work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
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Qualifications:\n
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  • Education: DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school
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  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of work experience preferred (proficiency in endodontics is a plus)
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  • Licensing & Certifications:\n
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    • Active Alaska dental license (in good standing)
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    • Current BLS certification
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    • Current DEA registration
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  • Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities; comfortable working independently
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Compensation & Benefits:\n
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  • Salary: $225,000 – $260,000 (DOE)
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  • Full benefits package
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  • NHSC Loan Repayment Program (among the highest scores in the nation for eligibility)
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This is a unique and impactful opportunity for a dentist who values community outreach and serving underserved populations.