Join the CNDH Dental Team

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health Medical Center

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) Dental clinics provide dental services to over 32,000 First Americans each year in state-of-the-art, well-equipped dental facilities in four locations.

All CNDH dentists and oral surgeons have access to a comprehensive referral system to support the comprehensive care needs of each patient. CNDH dentists work in a professional rewarding environment with professional industry guidelines, standards and policies in place to protect all dental professionals and patients. Career advancement and committee assignments supported for individuals seeking career growth opportunities. 

Current Openings

We are looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join the CNDH dental team in providing quality care and service to our community. Explore career opportunities by selecting an option below:

Position
Location
General Dentist
Ada, Ardmore, Purcell, Oklahoma
Oral Surgeon
Ada, Oklahoma

The Chickasaw Nation is:

A strong culture steeped in our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A diverse economic portfolio generates funds to support a variety of quality programs and services in the areas of education, health care, youth, aging, housing and more which directly benefit Chickasaws, First Americans and our communities.

The MISSION of the Chickasaw Nation is to enhance to overall quality of life of the Chickasaw People.

The VISION is to be a nation of successful and united people with strong cultural identity.

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A Strong Organizational Culture:

  • Mission driven
  • Exemplifies strong core values steeped in tradition and family
  • Collaborates among multi-disciplinary dental and medical teams
  • Practices holistic patient care
  • Leads through strong community partnerships
  • Delivers care in modern, well-equipped clinics with advanced technologies
  • Remains fiscally strong to sustain projected long-term growth
  • 72-bed hospital and clinic in Ada, Oklahoma
  • Additional outpatient clinics in Ardmore, Purcell and Tishomingo, Oklahoma
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Rural Living with Urban Access

The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center is situated in Ada, Oklahoma, offering a rural lifestyle with convenient access to urban amenities. It is located 70 miles from Oklahoma City and 140 miles from Dallas, Texas.

Nearby attractions include Turner Falls, Arbuckle Mountains and Texoma Lake Recreation Areas. The area features highly ranked public-school systems and close proximity to local and state universities. Explore museums, casinos, distinctive lodging options, and more.

 
70 Miles to Oklahoma City
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140 Miles to Dallas, Texas
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Our Hospitals and Clinics

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Ada

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Ardmore

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Purcell

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Tishomingo

Awards and Recognition

  • Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient (2024) for health care performance excellence, ranking in the nation's top 10% for patient satisfaction and workforce retention.
  • Rated one of America's Best-in-State Hospitals by Newsweek (2024)
  • Environmental Excellence Award from Stryker's Sustainability Solutions (2024) for healthcare sustainability leadership through single-use device reprocessing.
  • Five-star rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings (2022). (Top 500/16% of U.S. hospitals)
  • “Leadership in Excellence” Award (2021) recognized by the Oklahoma Quality Foundation
  • Baby-Friendly accredited
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