Part-time Associate Dentist

Part-Time Contracted Dentist (1-4 Days/Week)

Organization:

Upward Smiles®

Location:

Festus, MO (30 miles south of downtown St. Louis) Make a Difference with Your Dental Skills Upward Smiles® is the largest private, non-profit dental provider for underprivileged children in the Greater St. Louis Area. We are seeking a compassionate dentist who believes in providing top-quality, state-of-the-art care without the sales pressure common in modern dentistry. If you are mission-driven and want your work to have a genuine impact on the community, this may be the perfect fit for you. The Opportunity We are looking for a Part-time Contracted Associate Dentist to join our team for as little as one day or as many as four days per week. This role is ideal for a provider who is passionate about public health and serving those in need. Our practice is majority Medicaid-covered patients, along with uninsured patients presenting with urgent needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide routine dental care for children and some adults. Perform examinations, cleanings, and comprehensive restorative work. Conduct extractions, fillings, etc.

Qualifications & Requirements Required:

Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Missouri; license must not have been disciplined .

Highly Preferred:

We strongly encourage dentists already credentialed with Missouri Medicaid to apply. Experience in an FQHC, public health, or Medicaid-focused dental office. Certified specialties in pedodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery. Why Join Upward Smiles? Focus on

Patients, Not Production:

Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, free from the "sell" aspect of private practice.

Flexible Schedule:

Enjoy a contract that supports your work-life balance (1-4 days per week).

Meaningful Work:

Be a vital part of the largest non-profit provider serving underprivileged children in the greater St. Louis region. To Apply If you are a mission-driven dentist ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Work Location:

In person

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person