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Paradigm Oral Surgery
Overland Park, Kansas

General Dentist

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Job Description

General Dentist

Location: Kansas City Dental Implants & Oral Surgery 7701 W 119th St., Overland Park, KS 66213

Website: KC Dental Implants & Oral Surgery

Kansas City Dental Implants & Oral Surgery is seeking a motivated and clinically driven General Dentist Resident (PGY-2, GPR, or AEGD trained) who is interested in expanding their surgical and sedation skills through direct mentorship with a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

This unique training opportunity is designed for a dentist seeking advanced experience in oral surgery, including surgical and impacted tooth extractions, treatment planning for oral surgery cases, and the safe administration and monitoring of Level II sedation. The selected candidate will work alongside experienced oral surgeons in a high-volume surgical practice, gaining hands-on clinical exposure and mentorship while contributing to exceptional patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Observe, assist, and progressively participate in oral surgical procedures under the supervision of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
  • Develop advanced skills in simple, surgical, and impacted tooth extractions.
  • Gain experience in patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical case presentation.
  • Participate in the administration and monitoring of Level II sedation in accordance with state regulations and practice protocols.
  • Review medical histories, radiographs, CBCT scans, and other diagnostic information to determine surgical treatment recommendations.
  • Assist in the management of medically complex patients requiring oral surgical care.
  • Collaborate with oral surgeons, surgical assistants, restorative dentists, and referring providers to coordinate patient care.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment records.
  • Adhere to all clinical, ethical, safety, and regulatory standards governing oral surgery and sedation.
  • Participate in continuing education, case reviews, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
  • Current enrollment in, or completion of, a GPR, AEGD, or equivalent postdoctoral residency program.
  • Eligible for Missouri dental licensure.
  • DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to start date.
  • Strong interest in oral surgery, dentoalveolar procedures, and sedation dentistry.
  • Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous learning.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
  • Current BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will assist in oral surgical procedures and perform extractions under the mentorship of board-certified oral surgeons. They are responsible for patient evaluation, treatment planning, and the administration of Level II sedation.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

CBCT scan interpretationMedically complex patient management

General 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 Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

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Salary Distribution23 jobs

11
<$285k
9
$285k-350k
0
$350k-415k
1
$461k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Overland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
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 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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