Smile Brands logo
Smile Brands
Sullivan, Missouri

General Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $200K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Launch Your Dental Career in Sullivan, MO

Earn Up to $200K+ | Industry-Leading Mentorship | Designed for New Graduates

Ready to take the next step after dental school? At Midwest Dental in Sullivan, supported by Smile Brands, you'll find the mentorship, patient flow, and clinical support you need to build confidence from day one.

Transitioning from dental school into practice is a big step, but you don't have to do it alone. Join a collaborative team that is invested in your success, where experienced doctors are committed to helping you grow your clinical skills while you build lasting relationships with your patients. Enjoy the feel of a private practice with the stability, resources, and support of a nationally trusted dental network.

Why New Grads Love Starting Here

Strong Earning Potential

Earn up to $200K+ with an established patient base, consistent schedule, and the opportunity to grow your production as your confidence and skills develop.

Mentorship That Matters

Work alongside experienced doctors and clinical leaders who are dedicated to helping you succeed through one-on-one guidance, collaboration, and ongoing support.

New Doctor Bootcamp

Start your career with confidence during our exclusive New Doctor Bootcamp, led by Dr. AJ Acierno, President of Clinical Operations. During your first week, you'll gain practical knowledge in clinical excellence, patient communication, treatment planning, and practice management to set you up for long-term success.

Continue Learning

Expand your clinical skillset with complimentary Continuing Education (CE) opportunities in implants, endodontics, clear aligners, and many other advanced procedures.

A Collaborative Clinical Community

You'll never feel like you're practicing alone. Connect with peers and clinical leaders through quarterly clinical meetings and ongoing mentorship whenever you need advice or support.

Support Beyond the Operatory

Our dedicated operations, recruiting, marketing, training, and compliance teams handle the behind-the-scenes work so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Schedule (days/hours)

M 7:30-4:30, T and W 8am-5pm, TR 7:30am-4:30pm, F 8-1

Responsibilities

Lead the day with purpose – kick off each morning with a team huddle to create alignment for the day.

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and full support.

Build patient relationships, conduct thorough exams and communicate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Empower your team – delegate effectively to team members so you can maximize efficiency and focus on dentistry.

Adhere to ethical and legal standards, following regulatory guidelines and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited school
  • Active state dental license, CPR Certification, and DEA License (or in process of obtaining)
  • Controlled Substance License (if required by the state)

Legally authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

Compensation

$200,000 - $350,000 per year

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

#DocInd26MWD

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

General dentistryTeam leadershipRegulatory compliance

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 45 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $303k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 21 employers

9
<$285k
10
$285k-350k
3
$390k
2
$415k-480k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Relocation assistance
26%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Endodontist

Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware

$500K+
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$200k-$450k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Sullivan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$241k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$919/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Smile Brands logo

About Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Time off options
Health, dental, vision insurance
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance