General Dentist - Northland Clinic

Swope Health; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Account

20 days PTO starting day one

Personal day annually

Job summary

Swope Health seeks a compassionate General Dentist to join our team at a new Kansas City, Kansas clinic. You will diagnose and treat oral health conditions, develop patient-centered treatment plans, educate patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

This role offers NHSC loan repayment eligibility and opportunities to grow dental services while serving a mission-driven organization and improving access to care in the community.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Current Kansas and Missouri dental license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat oral health conditions.
• Develop patient-centered treatment plans.
• Perform preventive, restorative, surgical, and prosthetic procedures within the scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Help create a welcoming and patient-centered culture at the clinic.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Job description

Swope Health isseekinga compassionate, community-focused Dentist to join our team at our new Kansas City, Kansas clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to helpestablishdental services in a growing community while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

As a General Dentist at Swope Health, you will provide comprehensive oral healthcare, educate patients and families, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and help expand access to quality dental services. Duties will include some oversight of the residents in our AEGD Program. Whether you are an experienced provider or a recent graduate, you will find opportunities to grow professionally while serving a mission-driven organization.

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Opportunity

This position may be eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) student loan repayment, subject to program requirements and individual approval.

What We Are Looking For

• Patient-centered and committed to compassionate care
• Passionate about improving access to oral healthcare
• Skilled at building trust with patients and colleagues
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Dedicated to clinical excellence and patient safety
• Excited to help grow dental services at a new clinic
• Committed to advancing health equity in our community

What You'll Do

• Diagnose and treat oral health conditions
• Develop patient-centered treatment plans
• Perform preventive, restorative, surgical, and prosthetic procedures within the scope of practice
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive care
• Maintainaccurateclinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Help create a welcoming and patient-centered culture at the clinic

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Current Kansas and Missouri dental license or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive, patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

Previousexperience in a clinical dental setting. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why Swope Health?

Swope Health serves more than45,000 patientsthrough over 200,000 visits annually across the Kansas City region. Our mission is to provide coordinated, whole-person care that improves health outcomes and strengthens communities.

• Potential NHSC student loan repayment eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 20 daysPTO beginning on your first day
• One paid personal day annually

Bring Your Skills Where They Matter Most

If you are looking for a career where you can improvelives, grow professionally, and help expand access to dental care, we would love to hear from you. Join Swope Health and help build the future of oral healthcare at our new Kansas City, Kansas clinic.

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Your Future at Swope Health

Swope Health associates come to work each day to deliver on our promise of “We Make Care Visible” We do this by V.I.S.I.B.L.E

Valuing every person

Impacting communities

Serving with professionalism

Believing that healthcare is a basic human right

Leading with accountability and praise

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Doctor of Dental Surg

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