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PDS Health
Merriam, Kansas

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160K–$390K /yr

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Job Description

Now is the time to join Antioch Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

Associate Dentist

At PDS Health, we’re leading integrated healthcare with a patient centric approach. The Associate Dentist role is an exceptional opportunity for recent dental graduates and experienced professionals alike to deliver high-quality care, grow their careers, and receive mentorship from Owner Dentists. With advanced technology, CE, and a collaborative environment, this role supports clinicians committed to excellent patient outcomes and clinical growth.

About PDS Health

PDS Health fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a leading integrated healthcare organization, we empower providers with a robust platform, advanced tools, mentorship, Continuing Education (CE), and ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Dentist, You Will

  • Provide high-quality comprehensive dental care, prioritizing patient comfort and outcomes.
  • Partner with Owner Dentists for coaching and mentorship.
  • Expand your skills with extensive CE opportunities.
  • Collaborate with in-house specialists to deliver the best patient outcomes possible.
  • Use advanced technology, including CAD/CAM, CBCT, AI saliva screening, and EPIC health records.
  • Align with the Owner Dentist on clinical standards and patient outcomes.

Why Work at PDS Health?

  • Mentorship from experienced professionals.
  • Access to 600+ hours of CE.
  • State-of-the-art, digitized practices.
  • Collaboration with integrated healthcare providers.
  • Clear path to practice ownership.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive earnings ($160,000–$390,000 annually).
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) with company contributions and malpractice insurance.

If you’re ready to advance your career, deliver exceptional patient care, and join a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Requirements

This role is open to recent dental graduates and experienced professionals who are committed to clinical growth and excellence. Candidates must be prepared to utilize advanced dental technologies and participate in ongoing professional development.

Key Skills

Clinical mentorship

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 45 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $305k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

8
<$300k
9
$300k-355k
1
$390k
3
$410k-465k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware

$500K+
#2

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Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

Dentist – DDS / DMD

$300k-$450k
#4

General Dentist

$200k-$450k
+ 20 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 Merriam

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k≈ 2.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,197/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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.

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About PDS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Henderson, Nevada
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive earnings ($160,000–$390,000 annually)
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company contributions
Malpractice insurance
600+ hours of CE
Mentorship from Owner Dentists
Clear path to practice ownership
Advanced technology (CAD/CAM, CBCT, AI saliva screening, EPIC)