Pediatric Dentist with Sedation Focus - Four-Day Week

Independence Dental Services LP; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Dental Services LP is seeking an Associate General Dentist with a focus on pediatric dentistry and sedation to join our established family and pediatric practice in the greater St. Louis area.

The role offers a four-day clinical week, flexible scheduling, and a production-based compensation model. Compensation: 30–33% of net collections with 2% bonus when monthly production exceeds $100,000; daily guarantee during the first 90 days; aiming for about 5,000–7,000 per day and $100,000

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Pediatric dentistry

Sedation dentistry

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

DDS or DMD

Active MO license or eligibility

CPR/BLS

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Independence Dental Services LP is seeking an Associate General Dentist with a focus on pediatric dentistry and sedation to join our established family and pediatric practice in the greater St. Louis area.

The role offers a four-day clinical week, flexible scheduling, and a production-based compensation model. Compensation: 30–33% of net collections with 2% bonus when monthly production exceeds $100,000; daily guarantee during the first 90 days; aiming for about 5,000–7,000 per day and $100,000