Pediatric Dentist

Join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)- a distinguished non-profit health consortium dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of beautiful Southeast Alaska. We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentist to join its established and collegial team at our Children’s Dental Clinic. Outfitted with the latest pediatric dental technology, the clinic is designed to provide high-quality, comprehensive oral healthcare in a supportive and child-friendly environment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals who are passionate about serving the unique needs of children and families in Southeast Alaska.

Why Choose SEARHC?

• The new three-story dental clinic is scheduled to begin serving the Juneau community in February 2027. The facility will offer Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and General Dentistry services, along with visiting specialists.

• As one of the largest Native-run healthcare organizations in the United States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.

• The new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April 2026 and in 2021 we opened the $30 million Wrangell Medical Center, located in Wrangell. With plans to build a third critical-access hospital in Haines. In addition to the dozens of established outpatient clinics and traveling clinics throughout the region.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation salary: $320,000 -$360,000 based on years of experience.

• Financial incentives: $35,000 Sign-On Bonus and $25,000 relocation assistance with three-year commitment.

• Educational Loan Reimbursement Programs: IHS & NHSC.

• Healthcare benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs).

• Life insurance and wellness: Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident - Critical Illness – Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

• Professional development: $6000 in pre-tax annual Continuing Education allowance.

• Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance:

• Clinic Schedule: Full-time: Four-day work week with no call responsibilities. 

• Traveling Clinic: Six to Eight times annually, this role also offers the unique chance to participate in outreach clinics throughout Southeast Alaska, delivering essential dental services to rural and underserved communities while making a meaningful impact on the oral health of Alaska Native and Southeast Alaska populations.

• Generous Time Off: 264 hours of PTO annually and 80 hours additional days of Continuing Education.

Practice Details:

• New, modern clinic facility: Featuring nine chairs with private, closed operatories, and plumbed nitrous oxide. The space is designed with kid-friendly murals and artwork, and there are plans to support each dentist with two dental assistants in the near future.

• Patient Volume: 16-24 pediatric patients per day in clinic. All clinic operatories have up-to-date        A-Dec equipment, digital radiography, and electronic health records. Including Dentrix Enterprise Software and Dexis Radiography.

• Procedure opportunities: Full spectrum of treatment options, from minimally invasive dentistry to traditional restorative dentistry, and full mouth dental rehab cases in the OR.  

Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program.

• Board Certification or Board Eligible for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

• Active Dental Practice license in state of Alaska or another US state. Renewal of Alaska license paid for by SEARHC.

• BLS required.

What Our Dentists Say:

“At SEARHC, we are building a dental program that prioritizes access, quality, and respect for every patient we serve. Our team is committed to bringing advanced clinical care via modern, reliable systems to communities across Southeast Alaska. We also place a strong emphasis on coordinated, multidisciplinary care, working as a unified team across services to optimize patient outcomes. By investing in our team, supporting clinical excellence, and strengthening our infrastructure, we continue to expand what we can offer our patients and the communities that depend on us.”

-Dane Lenaker, DMD, MS, MPH – Medical Director of Dental Services

Experiencing Juneau, Alaska:

• Stunning natural beauty with mountains, ocean, and glaciers right outside your door. With unmatched outdoor recreation year?round: hiking, kayaking, fishing, skiing, and wildlife viewing. Offering a vibrant local culture featuring arts, music, festivals, and a rich Indigenous heritage.

• Strong sense of community with a small?town feel and a safe, supportive, family?friendly environment with a mild coastal climate compared to much of Alaska, with temperate summers and winters.

• Enjoy the financial benefits of living in Alaska, with no state income tax.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job—it’s the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding career and to learn more please reach out to Provider Recruiter, Lyndse Clark: LClark@searhc.org

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Juneau, the Capital of Alaska, offers the ideal balance between true Alaskan wilderness and the comforts of a city. Nestled in a temperate rainforest between the lush mountains of the Inside Passage, Juneau is protected from most harsh weather and boasts moderate year-round temperatures. A mere 15-minute drive from town, trails traverse the pristine Tongass National Forest, Mendenhall Glacier glistens blue between mountains, and opportunities for hiking, fishing, and whale watching abound. Juneau is the largest city in Southeast Alaska with a population of over 30,000 and offers more options for shopping, dining, and recreation. In summer, downtown Juneau bustles with activity from cruise ships. Enjoy the smells of Alaskan delicacies wafting through the air of the shop-lined streets where talented local artists sell their wares. During tourism’s off-season, downtown Juneau becomes a local hangout with familiar faces and plenty to do. As the capital of the state and a major tourist destination, Juneau buzzes with activity year-round, yet always offers respite in its calm forests and ocean views.