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Rock Dental Brands
Springfield, Missouri

Pediatric Dentist

DentistPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday3-day week

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
  • We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
  • Come grow with us at Leap Kids Dental—where little smiles make a big impact!
  • We’re excited to welcome a Pediatric Dentist who has a passion for delivering high-quality care to children and adolescent patients to join our thriving Missouri team.
  • Practice Location: Springfield, Missouri
  • Enjoy a flexible 2-3 day schedule (Monday-Thursday 8a-5p)
  • Supportive environment — Focus on patient care while we handle the rest, mentorship available
  • Growth-Focused Team — Join a collaborative group dedicated to expanding access to pediatric dental care

If you're a pediatric provider who loves working with kids and collaborative team, this is your chance to thrive in a high-energy, rewarding environment. Ready to make a difference—one smile at a time? Apply today and leap into your next great career!

Why join Leap Kids Dental? Total rewards.

  • Signing or relocation bonus
  • Maximize your earnings
  • Employer-paid malpractice insurance
  • 401k plus employer match
  • Provider led mentorship and training opportunities
  • Career growth
  • Professional freedom
  • Complete business support
  • Collaborative teams
  • Work and life balance
  • Established practices with modern technology
  • And more!

Our Dental Differently™ Promise. It’s in our DNA.

At Rock Dental Brands, we empower practices. As the first doctor-led Dental Network Alliance (DNA), we protect your autonomy and give you the freedom to lead. Our unique DNA Solutions Center is staffed with 100+ vertical experts in HR, Finance, Marketing, IT, and more.

Not to change what you do – but to streamline and innovate how you do it. We amplify your vision and expand your opportunity on your terms. We’re looking for exceptional General Dentists and Pediatric Dentists to join our team.

We offer support, stability and a collaborative work environment so our doctors can do what they do best – help patients smile.

What Are the Qualifications?

  • DDS or DMD degree from U.S. accredited dental school or residency program
  • Active Missouri state dental license or ability to obtain
  • Active Federal DEA or ability to obtain
  • Open to candidates requiring relocation
  • New graduates or experienced providers welcome to apply
  • Learn More!
  • Leap Kids Dental leapkidsdental.com
  • Dental Differently dentaldifferently.com
  • Did you know?

Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri and a vibrant hub for healthcare, education, and family-friendly living in the Ozarks. Known for its welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and strong economy, Springfield offers the perfect blend of city amenities and outdoor adventure.

The area is home to excellent schools, a growing medical community, and major employers across healthcare, manufacturing, and education.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to hiking, fishing, lakes, and scenic beauty throughout the Ozark Mountains, while the city itself features a lively downtown district with local restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and cultural attractions.

Springfield is also home to several universities, including Missouri State University, bringing energy, diversity, and continued growth to the region.

With its strong sense of community, expanding opportunities, and exceptional quality of life, Springfield is an exciting place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Dentist will provide high-quality dental care to children and adolescent patients in a collaborative team environment. The role focuses on patient care while the organization provides business support and mentorship.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from a U.S. accredited dental school or residency program. An active Missouri state dental license and Federal DEA registration are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pediatric dentistryClinical dentistryCommunicationTeam collaborationTreatment planning

Pediatrics Career Context

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).

Rock Dental Brands holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 16 active listings.

What does the Dentist market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Missouri147 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMissouri healthcare professional listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment147 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,234 in the last 30 days767 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Rock Dental Brandssilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index16 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rock Dental Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing or relocation bonus
Employer-paid malpractice insurance
401k plus employer match
Provider led mentorship and training opportunities
Career growth
Professional freedom
Complete business support
Collaborative teams

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$235k
Typical market rent
$1,192/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
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 · Springfield, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.