Associate Dentist (Community Health)

Digital X-rays, intraoral scanners and Dentrix keep the clinical side paperless. Gulf Coast Dental Care is a general dentistry practice offering cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals and implants. Hygienists get 60-minute appointments, not 45.

We need an Associate Dentist (Community Health) who is comfortable with crowns, endo on anteriors and premolars, and simple extractions. This position is on site in Lee's Summit.

Main duties:

• Perform restorative procedures including composites, crowns, bridges and onlays
• Complete root canals on anteriors and premolars and refer molars as needed
• Prescribe medications and manage dental emergencies
• Supervise assistants and hygienists within state delegation rules
• Review radiographs and perform hygiene exams
• Place and restore implants if trained
• Fabricate and deliver dentures, partials and night guards
• Extract teeth, including uncomplicated surgical extractions

What we're looking for:

• 2-4 years of private practice or public health experience preferred
• DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school
• Active dental license in Missouri, or eligible to obtain one before start
• Malpractice insurance, or willingness to be covered under the practice policy
• DEA registration and state controlled substance permit

Pluses:

• GPR or AEGD residency
• Medicaid patient experience

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Why work with us:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability

EOE. We participate in E-Verify.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Please include a short note on why this role interests you.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Gulf Coast Dental Care.