Dentist, General Dentistry

Job overview

The General Dentist role is onsite in Saltville, VA, with an annual salary of $150,000–$180,000 plus productivity incentives. Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center, part of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, serves a diverse and underserved community through a mission-driven community health center. The dentist provides comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, restorative procedures, and patient education. The role supports oral health outcomes and access to care while meeting clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Perform oral evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
• provide preventive, restorative, and basic surgical dental procedures
• educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and treatment options
• maintain accurate clinical documentation
• collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and support staff
• follow infection-control, OSHA, and CDC guidelines
• participate in quality improvement and risk management
• support access, quality, and patient satisfaction goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dentist

general dentistry

patient-centered care

preventive dentistry

restorative procedures

community health

underserved community

saltville va

southwest virginia community health systems

$150k–$180k/year

nhsc loan repayment eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement plan with employer contribution
• paid time off and holidays
• continuing education support
• malpractice coverage at an FTCA-eligible site
• NHSC loan repayment assistance eligibility.

Why this role

Full-scope dentistry in a team-based community health setting; loan repayment eligibility through NHSC and state programs; Virginia dental license or ability to obtain it before starting is required.

About the employer

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.