Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$250k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Dr. Caresa Doakes and team want to add an experienced Associate Dentist to ‘The Smile Salon’ in Kansas City, MO. The Smile Salon proudly serves the Kansas City Metro area by creating a friendly and compassionate environment for every patient.
The team is knowledgeable in all areas of dentistry, with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics for the entire family!
This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate associate dentist looking to expand their skills in comprehensive dentistry – including diagnosis and treatment planning, fillings, same-day crowns, and cosmetic procedures. Open to full-time and part-time applicants!
Perks & Benefits
- $200,000 - $250,000+ in potential annual earnings
- Direct access to 7 operatories, 3 dental assistants, and 2 hygienists
- Latest technologies – CEREC, implant unit, and more!
- Mentorship opportunities with Dr. Caresa Doakes
- Free access to CE opportunities
- PPO/FFS practice
Qualifications
- Experience a plus, but open!
- DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school
- Valid state dental license (or in the process of obtaining)
Ability to Adapt Into a Tenured Team
Does this opportunity align with your goals for your career? Apply today!
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Key Responsibilities
The associate dentist will perform comprehensive dental procedures including diagnosis, treatment planning, fillings, and cosmetic dentistry. They will work collaboratively with a tenured team to provide friendly and compassionate care to patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 47 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $248k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Kansas City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $251k≈ 1.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,428/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.