General Dentist - Loan Repayment, Exceptional Pay & Benefits
$202.7k - $288.5k/yr+ Student loan repayment program + 403(b) employer match
Entry, Junior
MD
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDental
About the job
Requirements
- A DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school is required.
- A current Idaho dental license, or eligibility to obtain licensure by the start date, is required.
- A DEA license, Idaho controlled substance registration, NPI number, and current BLS certification are required.
- Strong clinical skills and broad knowledge of general dentistry procedures are required.
- The dentist must be able to explain complex dental issues in simple terms and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team with diverse patient populations.
- The dentist must take a compassionate, patient-centered approach and be committed to serving underserved and vulnerable populations.
- The dentist must be able to manage a high-volume patient load in a busy community health clinic.
- The dentist must be able to manage difficult patients, listen effectively, demonstrate sincerity and empathy, and build trust.
- The dentist must understand and follow infection-control procedures, medication standards and clinic protocols, OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations.
- The dentist must be knowledgeable about dental procedures, terminology, and equipment and follow safety and infection-control protocols.
- The dentist must be able to manage several tasks simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy and work independently and as part of a team.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose oral health conditions through dental examinations, develop treatment plans, and provide services including fillings, cleanings, extractions, root canals, crowns, and dentures.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care to reduce the risk of oral disease.
- Provide patient-centered care, maintain a compassionate and approachable manner, ease patient concerns, and build trust.
- Develop customized treatment plans based on diagnostic findings, patient needs, health status, and available resources.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including hygienists, assistants, administrative staff, and leadership, to support patient experience and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and current patient records in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, and complete documentation promptly.
- Provide follow-up care and referrals to specialists as needed.
- Participate in community health initiatives and educational programs to increase local awareness of oral health, as needed.
- Administer anesthetics and prescribe medications.
- See and treat 15–25 patients per 10-hour clinical day, or as determined by clinic needs.
- Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, restorative procedures, crown and bridge work, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and oral surgery, along with additional duties as directed by the Clinic Dental Director.
- Review each patient's medical history and consult with the primary healthcare provider as indicated.
- Diagnose dental disease and oral pathology, develop written treatment plans, prioritize treatment, and report findings to the patient or the patient's caregiver or guardian.
- Explain treatment to patients and solicit their input and agreement.
- Participate in implementing provider productivity standards and comply with clinic policies and procedures.
- Use professional judgment consistent with clinic policies and the standards of the dental profession.
- Precept dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as required.
- Model leadership, promote teamwork, and direct and guide dental assistants and dental hygienists in daily patient care.
- Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and other meetings as requested.
- Participate in Quality Assurance or other committees to promote better practice.
- Support decisions made by Heritage Health leadership and promote positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Communicate frequently with others verbally and in writing.
- Assist with implementing and evaluating operational and administrative processes as directed by dental clinic leadership.
- Represent Heritage Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
- Use computers proficiently for data entry and information retrieval.
- Use equipment and supplies for dental services and monitor their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- At least one year of general dentistry experience or one year of GPR/AEGD experience is preferred; new graduates are also welcome to apply.
About the company
Heritage Health is North Idaho's largest federally qualified health center, providing medical, dental, and behavioral health care across the Coeur d'Alene region for over 40 years. Services include primary care, pediatrics, psychiatric and neurobehavioral therapy, substance use recovery, dental care, and an on-site pharmacy at multiple locations. Patients can reach the organization through a 24-hour nurse hotline, an online portal, self-scheduling, and provider messaging, with sliding-fee discounts and scholarships for those who qualify. What sets Heritage Health apart is its integrated, patient-centered medical home model uniting physical, dental, and behavioral health under one nonprofit system. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life of every patient it serves.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Aurora, Colorado
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Heritage Health broke ground on phase two February 5, 2026, signaling active expansion.
- Coeur d'Alene Pediatrics joined Heritage Health June 17, 2026, strengthening referrals and retention.
- September 2026 job postings for 47 roles show hiring momentum across clinical and support functions.
What critics are saying
- Independent pediatric practices keep consolidating; Heritage Health must absorb integration complexity by 2026.
- Heritage Health still depends on reimbursement-sensitive community care, exposing margins to Idaho payer pressure.
- Phase-two expansion at 3700 W. Seltice Way raises execution risk if patient demand softens.
What makes Heritage Health unique
- Heritage Health merged with Coeur d'Alene Pediatrics in 2026, broadening integrated pediatric care.
- Heritage Health offers medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services under one system.
- Heritage Health supports Medicaid and uninsured families across Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, and Kellogg.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan Repayment