IHS Dental Impressions
September 2016
IHS DENTAL IMPRESSIONS
 
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The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Oral Health (DOH) offers dentists an opportunity to practice dentistry in a unique environment — one that combines the experience of practicing in state-of-the art facilities and offers the kind of opportunity, adventure and purpose that comes from serving Indian communities.

 
Dental Consultant Spans Three States to Better Serve Patients

Dr. Dan Huber, a Quinault Tribe member and IHS Scholarship Program recipient, initially planned to stay at IHS to complete his service commitment, but he's stayed much longer: 28 years later, he’s still going strong as a Captain with the USPHS Commissioned Corps and as the Phoenix Area Dental Consultant. He spends his time traveling to more than 15 locations serving some 70,000 dental patients.

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Cherokee Indian Hospital’s Innovative Design is Drawing in More Dental Patients

When the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened the new Cherokee Indian Hospital in November 2015, the state-of-the-art facility received accolades not only from the local Cherokee, NC, community who funded it, but also received national recognition for its unique architectural and patient-centered interior design. Best of all, the 155,000-square-foot facility increased dental services, patient traffic and kept appointments for the dental clinic.

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Job Opportunities

Whether you’re beginning your dental career, seeking a licensed pediatric specialist position or are considering a career move to Dental Director, we may have the right match for you.

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Financial Freedom

Experience the financial freedom that comes from the IHS Loan Repayment Program (LRP) or the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) LRP. Live and work in some of the most scenic areas of the country while paying down your dental school debts.

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Contact Us

Our dental recruiters and externship program team are here to help. Contact us if you have questions about current openings, the externship program or other areas of Indian health dentistry.

Indian Health Service
Division of Oral Health
5600 Fishers Lane
Mail Stop: 08N34 A
Rockville, MD 20857

Phone: 800-447-3368
dentaljobs@ihs.gov
dentalextern@ihs.gov DENTAL FACEBOOK

 
 
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The policy of the IHS is to provide absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are suitable for federal employment in filling vacancies within the IHS. IHS is an equal opportunity employer.

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