General Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$400k
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- General Dentist
- Heck Family Dentistry | Lawrence, KS
- $250,000–$400,000/year earning potential | $900–$1,000 daily guarantee or 30% of collections | $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Full-time | 4 to 5 days per week | Office hours Mon & Fri 8–5, Tue–Thu 7–5
Bring your skills to a busy, established Lawrence practice where the schedule is already full. Heck Family Dentistry is adding a full-time General Dentist, and the production opportunity is real. You focus on great dentistry. We’ll make sure the chair stays full.
Why Dentists Choose Heck Family Dentistry
Earn what you produce. 30% of collections, backed by a $900–$1,000 daily guarantee. Full-time dentists here have the opportunity to earn $250K–$400K a year.
$15,000 sign-on bonus. Paid for a full-time, one-year commitment.
Zero lab fees. The practice covers 100% of lab costs, so your 30% stays yours.
Full-scope dentistry. We have doctors covering all skill levels including implants, All-on-X, full mouth reconstruction, cosmetics, clear aligners, sleep apnea, and TMJ care are all done in-house.
Sedation on site. Our affiliated Kansas Center for Sedation Dentistry lets you treat anxious patients and complete larger cases comfortably.
Modern technology. 3D cone beam (CBCT), dental lasers, digital X-rays, in-house milling and printing, and PRF therapy.
A strong doctor team. Work alongside Spear-trained, DOCS sedation-certified colleagues in a multi-doctor practice.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual CE allowance
- Paid malpractice insurance
Who We Are
Heck Family Dentistry has cared for families in Lawrence, Eudora, and Baldwin City for years. Patients describe us as calm, patient, and personal, especially people who have been nervous about the dentist. We pair friendly, old-school service with advanced clinical care.
Life in Lawrence
Lawrence is a lively college town, home to the University of Kansas. You get a walkable downtown, great schools, and a lower cost of living. Kansas City is about 40 minutes away.
- What You’ll Bring
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Kansas dental license (or in process)
- Current DEA registration and CPR/BLS certification
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience or completed a 1 year GPR/AEGD program
- Interest in growing your skills in implants, sedation, or complex restorative care is a plus
Ready to See the Practice?
Come tour the office, meet the team, and walk through the numbers with us. Apply today with your CV. It takes less than two minutes, and our recruiting team will reach out within one business day.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dental care to patients in a busy, established practice. Perform a wide range of procedures including restorative, cosmetic, and surgical treatments.
Requirements
Must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and an active Kansas dental license. Requires at least 2 years of clinical experience or completion of a 1-year GPR/AEGD program.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 89% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $361k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$400k | Dentist median $275k (middle half $250k–$300k)50 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$361k in purchasing power | Kansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Kansas | 16 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Kansas | 61 active | 5,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% no call · 89% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 631 in the last 30 days | 404 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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