General Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k–$300k
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $200k–$300k | Dentist median $251k (middle half $200k–$300k)369 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$277k in purchasing power | Kansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Kansas | 64 active | 5,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 79% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
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