General Dentist
Listed compensation
$90 per hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $187k | Dentist median $120k (middle half $87k–$177k)55 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$208k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Kentucky | 77 active | 5,593 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 79% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Mid America Health | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index16 active listings |
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