Dentist
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About the job
Dentist - Pediatric & Sedation Focus | St. Louis, MO Area
Compensation: 30–33% of Production + Production Bonus Incentives
Schedule: 4-Day Clinical Week (open to part time)
Company Sponsored CE: 38 Credits Valued at Over $30K
High Earning Potential: Can easily earn over $450K per year
Build Your Career in Pediatric & Sedation Dentistry
Are you a compassionate dentist who enjoys working with children and helping patients feel comfortable during dental treatment? Join an established family and pediatric dental practice in the greater St. Louis area offering a supportive environment, an established patient base, and opportunities to grow your clinical skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist interested in pediatric care and sedation dentistry who values patient safety, clinical autonomy, and a flexible schedule.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: 30–33% of production with uncapped earning potential.
- Additional Incentive: Monthly Production Bonus Incentive
- Work-Life Balance: Four-day clinical week with flexible scheduling.
- Established Patient Base: Build lasting relationships with children and families.
- Professional Development: 38 company-sponsored CE credits valued at over $30,000.
- Clinical Opportunity: Focus on pediatric dentistry and sedation services within your training and authorized scope of practice.
Grow Your Career With Us
This position offers the opportunity to build a rewarding clinical practice while developing your skills in pediatric dentistry and sedation services.
You'll have opportunities to
- Build meaningful relationships with children, parents, and caregivers.
- Expand your experience in pediatric preventive, restorative, and comprehensive dental care.
- Apply your sedation training and clinical expertise within applicable credentialing and practice requirements.
- Develop effective approaches to managing dental anxiety and supporting patients who need additional reassurance.
- Increase your production through an established patient base and effective clinical workflows.
- Continue your professional development through company-sponsored continuing education.
- Build a long-term career in a practice that values patient safety, clinical judgment, and quality outcomes.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive examinations, treatment planning, preventive care, restorations, and appropriate extractions.
- Deliver compassionate, age-appropriate dental care to children and adolescents.
- Communicate treatment recommendations and preventive strategies to parents and caregivers.
- Provide sedation services within your training, credentials, and authorized practice privileges.
- Follow applicable patient assessment, monitoring, emergency preparedness, and recovery protocols.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to maintain efficient workflows and an exceptional patient experience.
- Maintain accurate records and comply with applicable regulatory and safety standards.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
- Active Missouri dental license or eligibility for licensure before starting.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Strong general dentistry, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
- Compassionate approach to pediatric patients and excellent communication skills.
- Commitment to patient safety, ethical dentistry, and continuing education.
- Ability to work a four-day clinical schedule.
Preferred: Pediatric dentistry experience and sedation training. Applicable sedation permits, credentials, and emergency-response competencies are required for the services performed.
Your Next Opportunity Starts Here
Join a practice where you can make a meaningful difference for children and families while enjoying competitive compensation, a four-day workweek, and opportunities for continued clinical growth.
Apply today to explore this opportunity in pediatric and sedation dentistry!
From Independence Dental Services's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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