The recruitment priority is for recent graduates, from the upper half of their graduating class, preferably with General Practice Residency experience. The Indian Health Service provides health care to over 1.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. Currently there are more than 160 Indian Health Service dental facilities. Dental care at each facility is tailored to the unique needs and character of the tribe and the dentist. A preventive approach to health care delivery is emphasized.
General dentistry is offered at all dental sites.
Dentists are supported by specialists and public health dentists who act as consultants on difficult cases and assist in planning a comprehensive prevention and treatment program at the dental facility. The patient population comprises all age groups with special emphasis on the school aged population. Dental clinics are mainly located in rural areas of Western states. Outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, rodeo, photography, skiing, hunting, fishing and backpacking are abundant in most locations. The federal prison system is under the Federal Bureau of Prisons , U.S. Public Health Service.