Dentist

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$240K - $250K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Full-Time Dentist at Topeka Correctional Facility in Topeka, Kansas!!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Position Summary

The Dentist provides dental services and directs patient care to inmates, clinical examination of admissions and as indicated, treatment of inmates' needs.

Essential Functions

  • Perform and interpret radiographic exams as indicated.
  • Provide dental treatment to include emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist including extractions.
  • Correction of significant oral problems, which may adversely affect inmate’s health as, deemed necessary.
  • Make proper referrals for procedures which cannot be performed at facility.
  • Report any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director. Attend training and meetings as required.

Minimum Requirements

  • Maintains current DEA number.
  • Currently licensed in the state of Kansas.
  • Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
  • Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
  • Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
  • Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Generous Benefits Package

Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Animal/Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K
  • EEO
  • Keywords: Dentist, Dentistry

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Key Responsibilities

The Dentist provides comprehensive dental services and directs patient care for inmates, including clinical examinations and emergency treatments. Responsibilities include performing radiographic exams, oral surgery, and making necessary referrals for specialized procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current DEA number and be licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Kansas. Proficiency in English and the ability to work harmoniously within a team environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Tooth ExtractionsSupervisionDecision MakingInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at VitalCore Health Strategies a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,617 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$245k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $272k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 22 employers

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<$280k
4
$280k-345k
6
$345k-410k
4
$410k-475k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 22 employers

CME allowance
68%
401k / retirement match
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
28%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware

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#2

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$230k-$461k
#3

Dentist - $35,000 Commitment Bonus

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#4

Dentist – DDS / DMD

$300k-$450k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 1,617 Dentistry (Dental) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
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 · Topeka, 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 VitalCore Health Strategies

Hospitals and Health Care
Topeka, Kansas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Holiday Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection