General Dentist- Sedalia

Dentist – Sedalia, Missouri

Position Overview

Katy Trail Community Health is seeking a compassionate and community-focused Dentist to join our team in Sedalia, Missouri. This is an opportunity to provide high-quality, comprehensive oral healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the lives of underserved individuals and families throughout our community.

As part of our mission-driven organization, you will work alongside a dedicated healthcare team committed to improving access to care, promoting overall health, and ensuring every patient receives respectful, patient-centered treatment.

Responsibilities

The Dentist will provide comprehensive primary and emergency dental services to health center patients, practicing to the fullest extent of their licensure and clinical training.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients' oral health, diagnosing dental conditions, developing treatment plans, providing preventive and restorative care, and addressing urgent dental needs. The Dentist will maintain responsibility for the quality and appropriateness of oral healthcare services delivered while promoting positive patient outcomes and long-term oral health.

Working collaboratively with the healthcare team, the Dentist will help ensure that oral health services align with the mission of Katy Trail Community Health and address the needs of underserved populations. This position also requires participation in the after-hours call rotation and compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including those related to immunizations, personnel practices, infection control, confidentiality, drug-free workplace requirements, and other applicable regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality dental care.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building trusting relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and helping them understand their treatment options.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to improving access to oral healthcare, serving underserved individuals and priority populations, and working collaboratively to support the overall health and well-being of the community.

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited dental school and hold a current, valid Missouri dental license, along with current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Missouri Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) registrations. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.

Katy Trail Community Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and paid time off (PTO). Benefit eligibility is subject to applicable plan terms and organizational policies.

Join Our Team

At Katy Trail Community Health, we believe access to quality oral healthcare is essential to a healthier community. We are committed to serving individuals and families who may face barriers to care and creating an environment where every patient feels valued, respected, and supported.

If you are a dedicated Dentist who shares our passion for community health, compassionate care, and expanding access to essential dental services, we invite you to join our team and help us make a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve.