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Mid America Health
West Liberty, Kentucky

General Dentist

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

$5000 Sign-On-Bonus

Full Time General Dentist Job Opportunity

Mid America Health (MAH) is currently seeking a Full-Time General Dentist (40 hours/week) to work between the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty, KY, Lee Adjustment Center in Beattyville, KY, Little Sandy Correctional Center in Sandy Hook, KY, and Southeast State Correctional Center in Wheelwright, KY!

This opportunity would be a great fit for a Dentist seeking a position in a non-private practice setting, for new grads, or retired Dentists not quite ready to retire. This position is a "general dentistry" opportunity primarily providing screenings, exams, extractions, and fillings.

We do not provide ortho, endo, crown & bridge, or complex oral surgery at these facilities. We offer competitive wages, great hours (NO late nights or weekends!), and low stress positions.

Our Full-Time positions also offer full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, paid holidays, flex spending, and a health savings account. We offer competitive wages of $90 per hour.

Mid America Health strives to provide an excellent work/life balance. Our positions allow you to leave work at work and the terrific hours allow you to finish your workday and get to the personal things you need to take care of.

This position is also an excellent way to "give back" by treating a typically underserved population. You will work with a truly grateful patient base that are extremely appreciative of the work you do. This will be one of the most rewarding jobs you've ever had and will give you a true sense of value and importance!

Full Time Dentist Job Duties

Procedures include preventive, restorative, extraction, and prosthodontic care. No ortho, endo, or crown & bridge required.

Full Time Dentist Job Qualifications

This position requires that you have a Current Kentucky Dental License, Active DEA, and Current CPR for Healthcare Providers.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will provide general dental services including screenings, exams, extractions, and fillings at various correctional facilities. The role focuses on preventive, restorative, and prosthodontic care for an underserved patient population.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Kentucky Dental License, an active DEA registration, and current CPR for Healthcare Providers certification. The role is suitable for new graduates or experienced dentists looking for a non-private practice setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Preventive careRestorative carePatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Mid America Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

General Dentistry Career Context

Mid America Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 16 active listings.

Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$187kDentist median $120k (middle half $87k–$177k)55 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$208k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Kentucky77 active5,593 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 79% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Mid America Healthsilver tier, 80/100Top Employers work-life index16 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), Top Employers work-life index, 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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Salary Distribution

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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
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Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Mid America Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Greenwood, Indiana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flex Spending

Living in West Liberty

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k
Median resident rent
$600/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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