Dental Consultant<\/p>\n
Remote Role<\/p>\n
This is a fully remote, PRN position (approximately 8 hours per week).<\/p>\n
Compensation: $60 – $68 per hour<\/p>\n
Contract Length: 9 months (Sept 30th 2027 end date – potential extensions)<\/p>\n
Start Date: January 1, 2027 (or earlier)<\/p>\n
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The Part-Time Dental Consultant will play a critical role within the Kentucky Department for Public Health Harm Reduction Branch, providing clinical expertise and technical guidance to support the successful implementation of oral health project activities. This fully remote position involves advising on evidence-based oral health practices, supporting the development and review of educational and clinical resources, guiding provider training, and ensuring clinical accuracy and quality throughout the project. The consultant will collaborate with program coordinators, dental providers, and community partners to address clinical questions and implementation needs, with a focus on underserved and high-risk populations. <\/p>\n
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This project is 100% funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a total of $212.9 million in budget year 1 with 100% by CMS\/HHS. The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant spans five budget periods aligned with federal fiscal years (FY2026\u2013FY2030). Funding is disbursed annually by CMS based on achievement of performance metrics. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS\/HHS, or the U.S. Government. View the Notice of Funding Opportunity: https:\/\/grants.gov\/search-results-detail\/360442<\/p>\n
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