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Elevate Dental Partners
Lawrence, Kansas

General Dentist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k–$300k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • General Dentist
  • Heck Family Dentistry
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Full-Time | Estimated Earnings: $200,000–$300,000 per year

Heck Family Dentistry is looking for a full-time General Dentist to join our established, patient-focused practice in Lawrence, Kansas.

This is a great opportunity for a dentist who wants strong earning potential, a broad clinical mix, and the chance to make a real impact with patients who value comfort, trust, and clear communication. Our practice is known for comprehensive dentistry, advanced care, and helping patients feel more at ease — especially those who come to us with dental anxiety.

We are looking for a dentist who is clinically thoughtful, motivated, team-oriented, and ready to build long-term patient relationships.

  • Why This Role Is Worth a Look
  • Estimated earnings of $200,000–$300,000 per year
  • Compensation based on 30% of collections
  • Daily minimum guarantee; rate depends on experience
  • Full-time opportunity; Weekdays only; no weekends
  • Established Lawrence dental practice built and lead by Dr. Heck
  • Broad clinical mix across general, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, emergency, and implant-related care
  • Strong focus on patient comfort and anxiety-free dentistry
  • In-house sedation services
  • Supportive, experienced team
  • Modern technology and advanced procedures
  • Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships
  • Room to grow clinically while being supported by a collaborative team

Compensation and Benefits

  • Estimated earnings: $200,000–$300,000 per year
  • Compensation: 30% of collections
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • $3,000 annual CE allowance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • The Dentist We’re Looking For
  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active Kansas dental license, or ability to obtain one
  • Strong clinical judgment and commitment to quality care
  • Confident in bread-and-butter general dentistry
  • Clear and compassionate patient communication
  • Calm, reassuring chairside presence
  • Comfortable caring for patients with dental anxiety
  • Team-first mindset
  • Strong work ethic and desire to grow
  • Interest in comprehensive care and long-term patient relationships

Experience with extractions, endodontics, dentures, implants, sedation, cosmetic dentistry, or advanced restorative care is a plus, but not required. Fit, communication, clinical judgment, and patient care matter most.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide high-quality general dentistry in a comprehensive family practice setting
  • Diagnose, treatment plan, and deliver patient-centered care
  • Build trust with patients through clear communication and clinical confidence
  • Help anxious patients feel comfortable, informed, and respected
  • Partner with hygiene, assistants, and front office team members to create a smooth patient experience
  • Support a positive, team-first office culture
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards
  • Contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the practice

About Heck Family Dentistry

Heck Family Dentistry is a comprehensive dental practice in Lawrence, KS, known for combining friendly service with advanced dental care. Our team provides preventive, restorative, cosmetic, emergency, sedation, and implant dentistry with a strong focus on patient comfort.

We believe great dentistry is about more than procedures. It is about trust, communication, clinical excellence, and helping patients feel confident moving forward with care.

Let’s Talk

  • If you are a General Dentist looking for a full-time opportunity with strong earnings, broad clinical variety, comprehensive benefits, and a patient-focused team, we would love to connect.
  • Apply today to learn more about joining Heck Family Dentistry in Lawrence, KS.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered general dentistry services including diagnosis and treatment planning. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure a smooth patient experience and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Kansas dental license. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Restorative dentistrySurgical dentistryEmergency dentistrySedation dentistryDental anxiety management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Elevate Dental Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $277k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$200k–$300kDentist median $251k (middle half $200k–$300k)369 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$277k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Kansas64 active5,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 79% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Elevate Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
$3,000 annual CE allowance
Malpractice coverage

Living in Lawrence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lawrence, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.