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Saint Joseph, Missouri

Full-time Dentist- St. Joseph, MO (83215)

DentistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×10sWeekdays only

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Job Description

  • Job Location: MO, St. Joseph - Western Rcpt, Diagnostic & Correctional Ctr - ST JOSEPH, MO 64506
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Education Level: Professional Degree
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Dentist

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at Western Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center located in, St. Joseph, Missouri.

The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients including routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and endodontic treatments.

Qualifications DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program Experience in providing comprehensive dental services in a correctional, community health, or indigent environment preferred Valid Missouri dental license, DEA and BNDD Must be able to pass background investigation, drug screening and obtain agency security clearance where applicable 30 hours per week.

Weekday schedule with three ten-hour shifts per week.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...

Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include: A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting Exciting and rewarding career in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles Ability to make a real difference to an important and underserved population!

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.

To learn more, please contact Natelie Blasius natelie@teamcenturion.com 928-249-1930 indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to incarcerated patients, including exams, extractions, and restorations. They are responsible for maintaining oral health through various procedures such as prophylaxis and endodontic treatments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program and possess a valid Missouri dental license, DEA, and BNDD. Applicants must also be able to pass a background investigation and drug screening.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical dentistry

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Dentist- St. Joseph, MO (83215) at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average 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 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% have no call, 85% 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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)414 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Missouri136 active5,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 37% no call · 85% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri healthcare professional listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays

Living in St. Joseph

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$990/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.4
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.

BEA 2024 · St. Joseph, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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