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Dentist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Salary:
Posted:
16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Adelphi is seeking a dentist to provide dental care for youth detained in a secured facilities in the Columbia SC area. The dentist will work with youth between the ages of twelve (12) to twenty-one (21)to provide direct patient care for approximately 24-40 hours weekly Mon-Fri. There will be a dental assistant and a full-time hygienist to assist.
Quick Job Facts:
ID: BD-401-03
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Dentist
Location: Columbia SC
Location: Columbia SC
Coverage Type: Clinical/On-site
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri: 24-40 hours weekly
Requirements
Thorough knowledge of dental practices and developments in the field of dentistry.
Considerable knowledge of departmental polices rules and regulations pertaining to dental health services.
Considerable knowledge of dental health problems in the community or health facilities to which assigned.
Ability to supervise assigned personnel.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients departmental personnel from other professional disciplines within the institution clinic or community setting.
Ability to perform dental work of a professional and independent nature.
Ability to supervise and train dental assistants hygienists and residents.
Ability to prepare and deliver lectures on dental health education to professional and community groups.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of South Carolina.
Completion of required residency.
Responsibilities:
Conduct dental examinations to assess patient health.
Deliver appropriate dental treatments to institutionalized patients.
Formulate independent diagnoses and professional treatment plans.
Review and update dental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Participate in staff and medical department meetings.
Serve as a consultant to health units and other medical services.
Ensure compliance with departmental policies rules and regulations.
Supervise and train dental assistants and dental hygienists.
Oversee and mentor dental residents in training.
Plan and conduct dental health education programs.
Prepare and deliver lectures to professional and community groups.
