Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$239k-$250k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Full-Time Dentist at Larned State Correctional Facility in Larned, Kansas!!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Dentist Position Summary

The Dentist provides dental services and directs patient care to inmates, clinical examination of admissions and as indicated, treatment of inmates' needs.

Dentist Essential Functions

  • Perform and interpret radiographic exams as indicated.
  • Provide dental treatment to include emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist including extractions.
  • Correction of significant oral problems, which may adversely affect inmate’s health as, deemed necessary.
  • Make proper referrals for procedures which cannot be performed at facility.
  • Report any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director. Attend training and meetings as required.

Dentist Minimum Requirements

  • Maintains current DEA number.
  • Currently licensed in the state of Kansas.
  • Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
  • Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
  • Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
  • Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Generous Benefits Package

Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Animal/Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K
  • VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords: Dentist, Dentistry

Key Responsibilities

The Dentist provides comprehensive dental services to inmates, including clinical examinations, restorative dentistry, and oral surgery. They are also responsible for interpreting radiographic exams and making necessary referrals for specialized procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Kansas dental license and a valid DEA number. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a correctional healthcare team are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Decision Making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at VitalCore Health Strategies a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$245k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $271k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$271k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Kansas64 active5,723 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
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
59%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

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

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About VitalCore Health Strategies

Hospitals and Health Care
Topeka, Kansas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Animal/Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K
Holiday Pay