Associate Dentist

Independence Dental Services LP • Brentwood, MO

28d • $400,000 - $500,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate General Dentist with a strong interest in pediatric dentistry and sedation dentistry to join an established family and pediatric dental practice in the greater St. Louis area. This opportunity is ideal for a dentist who enjoys working with children, building trust with parents and caregivers, and providing high-quality dental care in a comfortable, patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate has experience treating pediatric patients and the clinical training, credentials, and judgment necessary to provide sedation dentistry within their authorized scope of practice. The position offers an established patient base, a flexible four-day clinical schedule, and competitive production-based compensation. The schedule has not yet been finalized, allowing flexibility to build the clinical week around the right candidate.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Active Missouri dental license, or eligibility to obtain licensure before the start date.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Demonstrated interest in pediatric dentistry and the ability to provide compassionate, age-appropriate care to children and adolescents.
• Clinical competence in general dentistry, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and routine restorative procedures.
• Strong communication skills when working with children, parents, guardians, and clinical team members.
• Commitment to patient safety, professional ethics, accurate documentation, and continuing education.
• Ability to work a four-day clinical schedule.
• Documented education and clinical training appropriate to the intended level and type of sedation.
• Current sedation permits, certifications, or other credentials required by the Missouri Dental Board for the procedures performed.
• Demonstrated competency in patient assessment, sedation monitoring, airway management, and emergency response appropriate to the intended level of sedation.
• Current required emergency-management training and the ability to follow applicable monitoring, staffing, equipment, and recovery standards.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in pediatric dentistry or a family practice with a substantial pediatric patient population.
• Experience providing sedation dentistry in an appropriately equipped and authorized clinical setting.
• Familiarity with pediatric behavior guidance, dental anxiety management, and treatment planning for young or anxious patients.
• Comfort managing routine restorative procedures efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care.
• Experience working within a production-based or percentage-of-collections compensation model.
• Existing ties to the St. Louis metropolitan area or surrounding Missouri and Metro East communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and family-practice patients, as appropriate to training and experience.
• Perform pediatric examinations, preventive care, restorative procedures, treatment planning, and appropriate extractions.
• Diagnose dental conditions and develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's clinical needs, age, and cooperation level.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding diagnoses, treatment options, informed consent, and preventive strategies.
• Help create a positive, supportive dental experience for children, including patients with dental anxiety or difficulty cooperating with treatment.
• Recognize cases requiring referral to a pediatric dental specialist or other appropriate provider.
• Evaluate patients for sedation suitability in accordance with applicable clinical guidelines, practice protocols, and state requirements.
• Provide sedation dentistry only within the scope of the dentist's training, current permits or credentials, and authorized practice privileges.
• Follow established patient selection, preoperative assessment, informed consent, monitoring, emergency preparedness, and recovery protocols.
• Monitor patients appropriately throughout sedation procedures and ensure proper documentation and post-procedure instructions.
• Maintain current emergency-response competencies and coordinate care with the clinical team to support patient safety.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and team members to ensure clear communication before, during, and after treatment.
• Provide appropriate restorative and operative care, including examinations, radiographic interpretation, restorations, and extractions within your scope and clinical competence.
• Maintain efficient clinical workflows while prioritizing treatment quality, patient safety, and a positive patient experience.
• Work toward production expectations of approximately 5,000–7,000 per day and $100,000 per month.
• Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants, and front-office staff on scheduling, patient education, recall, and treatment follow-through.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with applicable Missouri Dental Board regulations, OSHA standards, HIPAA requirements, and practice policies.

Benefits

• 30–33% of net collections, with uncapped earning potential
• Additional 2% on collections when monthly production exceeds $100,000
• 700–900 daily guarantee during the first 90 days while building your schedule
• Four-day clinical workweek
• Flexible scheduling, with clinical days to be determined collaboratively
• Opportunity to focus your clinical work on pediatric dentistry and sedation services.
• Competitive percentage-based compensation with additional earning incentives.
• Initial daily guarantee while your schedule develops.
• Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships in a supportive clinical environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level