Part-time Dentist- Bonne Terre, MO
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Job Description
- Job Location: MO, Boonville - Boonville Correctional Center - BOONVILLE, MO
- Position Type: Part-Time
- Education Level: Professional Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Dentist
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a part-time Dentist to join our team at Boonville Correctional Center located in Boonville, Missouri.
The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients including routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and endodontic treatments.
Qualifications: DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program Experience in providing comprehensive dental services in a correctional, community health, or indigent environment preferred Valid Missouri dental license, DEA and BNDD Must be able to pass background investigation, drug screening and obtain agency security clearance where applicable 12 hours per week.
Flexible Scheduling.
Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include: A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting Exciting and rewarding career in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles Ability to make a real difference to an important and underserved population!
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.
Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
To learn more, please contact Natelie Blasius natelie@teamcenturion.com 928-249-1930 indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to incarcerated patients, including exams, extractions, and restorations. They are responsible for addressing the oral health needs of the patient population within a correctional facility.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program and possess a valid Missouri dental license, DEA, and BNDD. Applicants must also be able to pass a background investigation and drug screening.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Dentist- Bonne Terre, MO at Centurion Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)412 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Missouri | 140 active | 5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Boonville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $206k
- Typical market rent
- $800/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.4
- 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 · Columbia, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.