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Healthfirst Bluegrass
Lexington, Kentucky

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We're Hiring: Dentist

Are you a passionate dentist looking to make a real difference in your community?

HealthFirst Bluegrass is seeking a dedicated Dentist / Clinical Dental Lead to provide exceptional patient care while helping lead and mentor our dental team.

  • Provide comprehensive dental care
  • Lead and support clinical staff
  • Educate patients and promote oral health
  • Help improve access to quality community healthcare
  • Work alongside a mission-driven team

Clinical Care

  • Perform comprehensive dental examinations utilizing X-rays, diagnostic instruments, and clinical assessments.
  • Document findings and treatment plans accurately and timely in patient dental records.
  • Diagnose and treat dental diseases and conditions.
  • Restore teeth through appropriate preventive and restorative procedures.
  • Extract diseased or problematic teeth or refer patients for specialized care when necessary.
  • Treat diseases of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity through medication, procedures, or surgery.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and maintaining optimal dental health.
  • Participate in community outreach and oral health education activities.

Leadership & Program Support

  • Provide clinical oversight and supervision to dental staff.
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, training, and evaluating dental team members.
  • Communicate regularly with the Chief Dental Officer regarding staff performance and clinical competency.
  • Promote a collaborative, positive, and patient-focused team environment.
  • Participate in medical staff meetings, committees, and departmental conferences.
  • Coordinate purchasing of dental equipment and supplies.
  • Support day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the dental program.
  • Assist with performance management and staff development initiatives as needed.

Requirements

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active Kentucky Dental License
  • Current DEA Registration
  • BLS/CPR Certification

If you're committed to delivering compassionate care and advancing oral health in our community, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

The Dentist will provide comprehensive clinical dental care, including examinations, diagnoses, and restorative procedures for patients. Additionally, the role involves leading and mentoring the dental team, overseeing clinical operations, and participating in community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient EducationTreatment PlanningOral SurgeryClinical LeadershipStaff SupervisionDental Equipment MaintenanceRecord Keeping

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 21 employers

11
<$285k
6
$285k-345k
5
$345k-405k
2
$405k-465k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
24%
Loan repayment
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Endodontist

Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware

$500K+
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

Dentist – DDS / DMD

$300k-$450k
#4

Dentist - $20,000 Signing Bonus

$150k-$400k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Dentistry (Dental) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,577 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.