Dentist

Deliver comprehensive dental care within a collaborative international healthcare environment where patient-centered treatment, clinical autonomy, and interdisciplinary teamwork support high-quality oral healthcare services.

At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide. Learn more at https://www.internationalsos.com/

Provide comprehensive dental care within a collaborative outpatient healthcare environment supporting U.S. government personnel in Iraq. Working alongside dental assistants, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and operational leadership, this Dentist role combines preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services with patient education and continuity of care in a professionally supported international practice setting.

This opportunity offers the ability to practice across a broad scope of general dentistry while contributing to patient wellness, operational readiness, and high-quality clinical outcomes in a team-oriented environment.

Location: Iraq

Assignment Details: This is a full-time, fixed-term role of up to 12 months. Separate shorter term opportunities are also available. Housing, meals, and project-related airfare are company-paid.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment across a wide range of routine, preventive, restorative, and urgent dental care needs.; Perform general dental procedures while supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centered treatment planning and care delivery.; Provide emergency dental treatment as needed, including temporary corrective procedures and urgent intervention support.; Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care practices, and long-term dental health maintenance.; Collaborate closely with dental support staff, clinical teams, and operational leadership to support continuity of care, documentation quality, and efficient clinic operations.; Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an ADA- or CODA-accredited program.; Current unrestricted U.S. dental license and successful completion of the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE).; Current BLS certification and 3–5 years of recent general dentistry experience, including clinical practice within the past year.; U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport; Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and meet pre-deployment physical requirements.

Nice to have

Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare environments.