Cass County Dental Clinic is seeking a motivated, compassionate, full-time Lead Dentist to join our team immediately.
Cass County Dental Clinic is a nonprofit organization serving children and adolescents ages 0–20 who are insured through Missouri Medicaid or are uninsured and financially qualify for services. Adult family members of current pediatric patients and pregnant individuals may also receive care if they are insured through Missouri Medicaid.
In April 2025, the clinic opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility to better serve our patients and support our team. Join us in making a positive impact on the community we serve!
Position Overview
The full-time Lead Dentist will work Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at our Belton clinic. Occasional coverage at the Harrisonville clinic may be required due to staff PTO or other leave needs.
The Lead Dentist will also provide dental services for patients under general anesthesia according to a clinic-established schedule that aligns with the dentist’s regular workdays or is coordinated in consultation with the dentist. All sedation services are provided at the Belton location.
The clinic utilizes an on-site mobile anesthesia team, and the dentist will provide treatment for children under general anesthesia one to two times per month. Sedation appointments are scheduled based on the anesthesia group's availability, and patients are treated consecutively without scheduled breaks during those sessions.
The right candidate is a strong leader, dependable, confident, empathetic, and comfortable working on children and teens. The dentist must be able to communicate well with both young patients and parents/guardians to ensure successful visits. Experience with SDF, GI restorations, Hall crown technique, and NuSmile zirconia crowns is preferred, but training can be provided. Referral relationships are in place but are limited due to a lack of specialists who accept Missouri Medicaid.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is dependable, confident, empathetic, and comfortable providing care to children and adolescents. The dentist must be able to communicate effectively with both patients and their parents or guardians to create a positive and successful dental experience.
Experience with the following is preferred, although training can be provided:
- Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
- Glass Ionomer (GI) restorations
- Hall crown technique
- NuSmile zirconia crowns
While referral relationships are established, specialist access is limited due to the shortage of providers who accept Missouri Medicaid. Therefore, candidates with experience in a broad range of procedures are strongly preferred.
Preferred Skills
Candidates should ideally be comfortable performing:
- Permanent tooth extractions
- Root canal therapy
- Crown procedures
These skills help reduce the need for referrals and improve patient access to care.
Credentialing with Missouri Medicaid is preferred.
Benefits
This position offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Continuing education (CE) budget
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- $31,500 student loan stipend (with contract)
Please send resume and salary requirements to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you credentialed with Missouri Medicaid (not required but preferred)?
Experience:
- general dentistry: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Missouri Dental License (Preferred)
- DEA Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO 64132: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
