Dentist St James MO

Full-time General Dentist needed in St. James, MO, due to growth and a departing dentist.

There are two locations, and the practice utilizes expanded function assistants.

This is a heavily Medicaid-based practice, contracted with a local FQHC, which significantly increases reimbursement.

The patient population is predominantly pediatric and adolescent, with a growing adult market due to recent expansions in Missouri.

The current dentists perform children’s procedures under general anesthesia, though this is not required for the new dentist; training is available if interested.

The practice handles their own prophylaxis and adult check-ups.

Workdays and hours are flexible; the dentist should be willing to travel between offices as needed, with one office designated as their "home base."

The team includes 1 full-time and 2 part-time dentists, 12 assistants, and support staff. An RDH is also being hired.

The clinic has 9 operatories.

• Comfort with treating children is essential.
• The majority of procedures are restorative, including fillings, crowns, pediatric pulpotomies/crowns, extractions, RCTs, etc.
• Willingness to assist with pediatric procedures and train new graduates is a plus.
• Expected patient volume is 25-40 patients per day, adjustable based on experience.
• Approximately 50-60 new patients per month, often presenting with toothaches leading to long-term patient relationships.

Compensation ranges from 30-33% of collections or a daily minimum, whichever is higher, based on experience.

A recent graduate earned $290K in her first full year; motivated dentists can earn $400K or more.

Loan repayment assistance through HRSA is available.