Be Part of the Health Center Movement

It’s more than a job — it’s a purpose.

If you’re passionate about making a real impact through your career, consider joining a Community Health Center in North or South Dakota. Here, your work truly matters — With 16 dental sites serving both rural and urban communities, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow, learn, and make a difference where you’re needed most. Join a dedicated team of professionals who are improving lives every day. A career at a Community Health Center isn’t just a job — it’s a purpose.

Working at a Community Health Center

Working at a Community Health Center means building a meaningful dental career while expanding access to care across North Dakota and South Dakota. Community health centers provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental services to people of all ages, including families who may face barriers such as cost, distance, or lack of insurance.

Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants work as part of an integrated care team alongside medical and behavioral health professionals to support whole-person health. For dental professionals seeking a rewarding dental career in the Dakotas, community health centers offer the chance to practice full-scope dentistry, grow professionally, and make a lasting impact in rural and underserved communities.

Loan Repayment

Dental professionals working at community health centers in North Dakota and South Dakota may qualify for federal and state loan repayment programs. These opportunities can help reduce student loan debt while building a rewarding career serving communities with the greatest need for dental care.

Federal Loans

• • Students to Service Program up to $120,000
  • National Health Service Corp up to $50,000

State Loans

• • North Dakota Dental Loan Repayment
  • South Dakota Dental Loan Repayment