General Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Strong sign-on and relocation bonus available!
Hiring a General Dentist
Looking for a practice where you can stay busy, grow clinically, and still practice dentistry your way? Your next chapter could be with Dr. Cameron Willis!
Our Ideal Dentist – DDS or DMD
YOU! Whether you’re an experienced dentist ready to step into an established patient base or a new graduate looking for strong mentorship as you build confidence, Dr. Willis is looking for the right doctor to join her team.
You’ll have clinical autonomy, a strong patient flow, hands-on mentorship when you want it, and opportunities to continue expanding your skills throughout your career.
Grow Into the Dentist You Want to Be
Super GP opportunity – Interested in expanding your clinical skill set? Grow into procedures such as implants, surgical extractions, endo, third molars, aligners, and more.
Mentorship that meets you where you are – You can learn alongside experienced doctors, while experienced dentists have the autonomy to hit the ground running.
Comprehensive dentistry – Complete full-mouth examinations, diagnose, treatment plan, and provide the care your patients need.
Build your own patient relationships – Educate patients, discuss treatment options, and create treatment plans based on their individual needs.
A team around you – Work alongside an Office Manager, Hygienists, Patient Coordinators, and Dental Assistants who help keep the practice moving so you can focus on dentistry.
- Competitive Compensation & More
- Strong patient flow with both established and new patients
- Strong sign-on and relocation bonus available
- Generous annual CE allowance
- Opportunities for continued clinical and professional growth
Benefits
Medical insurance, vision, insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), short-term and long-term disability, and more
Whether you’re looking for the right place to begin your career or you’re an experienced dentist ready for a practice where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to introduce you to Dr. Willis.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive full-mouth examinations, diagnose conditions, and create personalized treatment plans for patients. Collaborate with the dental team to provide high-quality care while building strong patient relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree to practice as a general dentist. The role is open to both experienced professionals and new graduates seeking mentorship.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $330k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$350k | Dentist median $275k (middle half $270k–$300k)60 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$330k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Missouri | 39 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Missouri | 146 active | 5,858 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Missouri healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment146 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 630 in the last 30 days | 402 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Joplin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $206k≈ 0.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,173/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.