Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$250k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Associate Dentist – Full-Time
- My Smile Center | St. Charles, MO
My Smile Center is seeking a patient-focused Associate Dentist to join our established and growing practice in St. Charles, Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with a supportive team, modern technology, and the clinical freedom to provide exceptional care.
Why Join Us?
- $200,000–$250,000+ annual earning potential
- Established patient base
- Clinical autonomy
- Modern technology, including iTero® and panoramic imaging
- Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Supportive team and positive practice culture
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree
- Missouri dental license (or ability to obtain one)
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Why St. Charles?
Located just outside St. Louis, St. Charles offers historic charm, great schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a lower cost of living while providing easy access to dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.
Join a practice that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to provide the best care possible.
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Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care within an established practice. They will work as part of a supportive team to deliver exceptional clinical services using modern technology.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 78% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $200k–$250k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)404 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$248k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Missouri | 145 active | 5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri healthcare professional listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment145 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 552 in the last 30 days | 404 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
21 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
21 jobs · 16 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
18 jobs · 16 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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General Dentist
$150k-$350kLead Dentist
$250k-$350kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
About My Smile Center
Benefits & Perks
Living in St. Charles
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $327k≈ 1.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,485/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.1
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.