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Dentist Red Onion State Prison

Wise, VA · On-site

$159K - $222K/yr

Dentist #00544: Red Onion State Prison State Role Title: Dentist I Hiring Range: $159,908 - $222,588 Pay Band: 6 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Red Onion State Prison Agency Website:

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

Dentist

Ebensburg, PA

$85 - $110/hr

PCM provides comprehensive medical, mental health, & dental care services to over 80 county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the states of PA, MD, FL, NY, & NH. Correctional ...

Primecare Medical

Dentist

Hagerstown, MD · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

PCM provides comprehensive medical, mental health, & dental care services to over 80 county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the states of PA, MD, FL, NY, OH & NH.

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

Dentist

Ebensburg, PA · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

PCM provides comprehensive medical, mental health, & dental care services to over 80 county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the states of PA, MD, FL, NY, & NH. Correctional ...

PrimeCare Medical, Inc

Dentist

Ebensburg, PA · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

PCM provides comprehensive medical, mental health, & dental care services to over 80 county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the states of PA, MD, FL, NY, & NH. Correctional ...

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How much do prison dentist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for prison dentist in the United States is $189,979.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,000.00 and $236,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some unique challenges a Prison Dentist may face in their daily work?

Prison Dentists often work within secure facilities with limited resources and must adhere to strict safety protocols while delivering care. You may face logistical challenges, such as coordinating treatment with security staff and managing urgent dental needs in a high-stress environment. Additionally, building rapport with patients who may have complex medical, psychological, or social backgrounds is common. However, many Prison Dentists find the role rewarding, as it allows them to directly improve the oral health and overall well-being of underserved populations while gaining valuable experience in public health and correctional healthcare.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Prison Dentist position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Prison Dentist, you need a doctorate in dental surgery or dental medicine, a valid state dental license, and proficiency in diagnosing and treating a range of oral health conditions. Familiarity with dental radiography, electronic dental record systems, and infection control protocols is necessary. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, emotional resilience, and the ability to work effectively under pressure are vital in this environment. These skills are essential for delivering safe, ethical dental care while maintaining security and promoting the well-being of an incarcerated population.

What is a Prison Dentist job?

A Prison Dentist is a licensed dental professional who provides oral healthcare to incarcerated individuals. Their duties include routine check-ups, emergency dental care, extractions, and preventive treatments. They work in correctional facilities, ensuring that inmates receive necessary dental care while maintaining security protocols. The role requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, and the ability to work in a unique environment.

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Infographic showing various Prison Dentist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $189,979 per year, or $91.3 per hour.
Men's Prison Program Manager

Men's Prison Program Manager

Prison Fellowship

Waycross, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Want to make a difference? Join an organization committed to sharing the hope of true transformation with those impacted by incarceration for nearly 50 years.
Prison Fellowship® is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity. Prison Fellowship and its church partners encounter Jesus with those behind bars, breaking cycles of crime and prayerfully anticipating a revival of justice, mercy, and hope in our culture.
Prison Fellowship® is an organization committed to the highest standards of conduct, ethics and Christian values. Our conduct is guided by and grounded in the Bible, as reflected in our Statement of Faith below.
What we are looking for:
A driven and mission-focused men’s prison Academy Program Manager to lead the day-to-day operations within the Ware State Prison for men in Waycross, GA. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of program management experience, including budgeting and managing staff; 3+ years’ experience building effective teams; a ​bachelor’s degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience including:
  • Proven ability to deliver a classroom curriculum using transformational teaching techniques and to provide case planning and management for program participants within the prison.
  • Experience recruiting, interviewing, and selecting program participants and volunteers to ensure a positive, pro-social environment.
  • Strong communication skills to ensure adequate communication, coordination and compliance with the Department of Correction’s policies and procedures. Relational ability to work with wardens and other corrections staff to approve and arrange special program needs.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with volunteers, wardens, corrections staff, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of program management experience including budgeting and managing staff
  • 3+ years of experience building effective teams
  • Significant demonstrated classroom and case management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience
  • This is a full-time in-prison position in Waycross, GA and the driving aspect of this role is subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements
What we offer:
At Prison Fellowship, our goal is to support the total well-being of all our employees. Our benefit offerings for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement account funding, flexible spending accounts, paid maternity and parental leave benefits, and more. Our outstanding benefits package includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits, on a pro-rated basis. In addition, we offer a team-oriented, mission-driven, supportive environment with cutting-edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development.
Salary at Prison Fellowship is determined by a variety of factors. For this position, the salary range is projected to be between X and Y.
Visit the employment page on our website to learn more about Prison Fellowship.
Check out our YouTube channel to see how Prison Fellowship is transforming lives!
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Foundation of What We Believe
As a Christian organization, Prison Fellowship believes in the full authority of the Bible as God’s inspired word and the complete tenets of the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.
We believe in one God, Creator and Lord of the Universe, the co-eternal Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary atoning death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead and ascended to heaven where, as truly God and truly man, He is the only mediator between God and man. We believe that the Bible is God’s authoritative and inspired Word, without error in all its teachings.
How We Are Compelled to Live and to Act
We believe that Christians, both individually and corporately, must submit to the Bible as God’s authoritative, divine and inspired Word, in all matters of belief and conduct.

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