Dentist - Part Time
Listed compensation
$90-$100/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Are your looking for loan-repayment?
Does your current position allow you the work-life balance you wish for? Are you working late days or even Saturdays?
Would you like the autonomy of practicing in an independent practice without having to manage and pay the overhead?
At Blount Rural Health Center, our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. We are seeking a Part-Time Dentist to join our growing team located in Elkton, KY. Our position would be a great fit for a Dentist interested in a low stress and positive environment.
You’ll Enjoy
HRSA Loan Repayment Program
Closed on Weekends and Major Holidays
- No more worrying about the overhead, we have people for that!
- Flexible schedule, with PTO eligibility.
- Competitive compensation.
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement/401K eligibility.
- Office equipped with the latest technology.
- Office Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Job Duties
Provide dental treatments to patients, including routine cleaning, extractions, dental fillings, cavity and tooth decay treatments, teeth whitening, and bonding.
- Strong diagnostic skills and well versed in all areas of dentistry.
- Practice and follow infection control and OSHA regulations.
- Build a strong rapport with all patients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental treatments including cleanings, extractions, fillings, and cosmetic procedures. Maintain high standards of patient care while adhering to infection control and OSHA safety regulations.
Requirements
The candidate must possess strong diagnostic skills and be well-versed in all areas of general dentistry. The role requires the ability to build strong rapport with patients in a professional clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $219k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $187k–$208k | Dentist median $109k (middle half $60k–$178k)64 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$219k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Kentucky | 19 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Kentucky | 88 active | 5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 88% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 638 in the last 30 days | 424 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top General Dentistry Jobs
19 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
16 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
15 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
General Dentist
Mid America Health · La Grange, Kentucky
General Dentist
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas
Dentist
$290k-$350kPart Time Dentist
$250k-$350kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
About Blount Rural Health Center
Benefits & Perks
Living in Elkton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $226k
- Median resident rent
- $906/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.