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SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH DENTIST

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Public Health Services
Section:  Bureau of Oral Health
Location: Various
Workdays & Hours:  Monday 8am-5pm,  Tuesday - Friday 7am-4pm* ( Subject to change: hours may vary / weekends & holidays as needed)*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Supervises the development, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of dental programs at an assigned health clinic; performs professional dental services.
  • Supervises the day-to-day operations of the assigned dental clinic(s), including responsibility for personnel, supplies and equipment, dental laboratory, and policies/procedures.
  • Performs professional chairside dental procedures and advises patients on preventive and restorative dental care.
  • Participates in community outreach programs, health fairs and other dental health programs.
  • Evaluates and recommends improvements and/or changes in operational and administrative procedures, supplies, and equipment that would enhance patient care.
  • Maintains optimum clinic productivity and efficiency.
  • Collects, reports, and evaluates utilization data.
  • Assures quality of services rendered.
  • Will be required to work at more than one clinic location.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.   

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Doctoral degree in Dentistry from an accredited dental school.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years of experience in chairside dentistry within the past five (5) years are required. 

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas and a current annual registration certificate are required.   

Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** 

•At least 3 years of chair side dentistr
•At least 1 year working with children and senior citizens
•At least 1 year experience supervising a dental staff
•Speaks SpanishSELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION  Yes
This position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

Pay Grade 31

SALARY INFORMATION    GENERAL FUND POSITION
Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. 
 
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4888.
 
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-4888). (TTY 7-1-1)
 
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
 
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
 
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. 
 
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer 
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.  
Date Posted
07/24/2026
Job Reference
39185
Organization
Houston Health Department
Location
Houston, TX
Category
Dentistry
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