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Tipton, Missouri

Part-time Dentist Opportunity - 1-Day per Week - Tipton, Missouri (82154)

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: MO, Tipton - Tipton Correctional Center - TIPTON, MO 65081Position Type: Part-TimeEducation Level: Professional DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: DentistCenturion Health is the proud provider of healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a part-time Dentist (1-day per week) to join our team at Tipton Correctional Center located in Tipton, MO.

The Dentist (Missouri) provides comprehensive dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients, including examinations, while providing preventative and corrective services. The Dentist develops, reviews, and evaluates dental treatment plans and procedures.

Qualifications Dental degree (DDS or DMD) from an accredited university required License to practice dentistry in the state of Missouri Must show/be able to obtain active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable Available Shift Day shift 10-hour shift Thursdays or Fridays No nights, holidays or weekends Centurion provides malpractice insurance for our part-time team members.

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.

Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

For additional information, contact Natelie Blasius, Provider Recruiter at nblasius@teamcenturion.com or call/text 928-492-1930. indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The dentist provides comprehensive oral health care to incarcerated patients, including examinations and both preventative and corrective treatments. They are also responsible for developing, reviewing, and evaluating dental treatment plans and procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited university and possess an active license to practice dentistry in Missouri. Additionally, they must maintain active DEA registration and current CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Dental treatment planningPreventative dental servicesCorrective dental servicesPatient examination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Dentist Opportunity - 1-Day per Week - Tipton, Missouri (82154) at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Tipton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$196k
Median resident rent
$785/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.0
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jefferson City, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.