General Dentist | Mission-Driven FQHC

Near Wichita, Kansas

Our mission-driven dental clinic is seeking a General Dentist to join its growing dental team at our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This is an exceptional opportunity for a dentist who wants to provide comprehensive care, serve underserved and rural populations, and build a long-term career within a stable, expanding organization.

Our FQHC is the 4th largest health center in Kansas and has been recognized for its commitment to quality with 10 Gold Level Quality Leader Awards, the Million Hearts Award, and nine National Quality Leader Awards.

Position Overview:

The dental department is experiencing continued growth and currently operates 8 operatories, with an expansion underway to 14 operatories. The practice serves up to 4,800 unique dental patients annually and has an experienced, highly stable dental team.

The incoming dentist will join:

• 2 full-time experienced dentists, with approximately 5–6 years of tenure and very low turnover
• 1 Dental Director who provides approximately 0.6 FTE clinical care
• 20 dental employees and 150 employees across the organization
• A collaborative integrated behavioral health model
• A strong pediatric and preventive dentistry focus
• A mix of Medicaid patient population, along with PPO-insured patients
• An organization committed to high clinical standards and quality outcomes

The practice is also developing an implant program, in working toward expanding implant services for the future.

Modern Dental Technology

Our clinic offers technology that is uncommon in many community health center settings, including:

• State-of-the-art dental equipment
• Digital panoramic imaging
• Intraoral digital PrimeScan
• PrimeMill CAD/CAM system
• 3D resin printers
• Digital milling technology
• Overnight printing capabilities
• Full-service wet laboratory
• Future implant capabilities as the implant program develops
• Electronic medical record: eClinicalWorks (eCW)
• The practice does not have a surgical suite.

Clinical Scope

The incoming dentist will have the opportunity to provide a broad scope of general dentistry, including:

• Comprehensive restorative dentistry
• Crowns and bridges
• Composite fillings
• Extractions
• Root canals
• Dentures and partials
• Comprehensive examinations
• Pediatric dentistry
• Preventive dentistry
• Community and outreach dentistry
• School-based dentistry
• Nursing-home dentistry
• Care for patients with disabilities
• Future implant services as the program develops

A strong interest in pediatric dentistry and preventive care is particularly welcome, as the outgoing provider had a significant focus in pediatric preventive dentistry.

Rural & Community Outreach

One of the most distinctive aspects of this opportunity is our outreach program.

The dental outreach team serves approximately 70 schools across 10 counties, providing care in:

• Schools
• Nursing homes
• Disability support centers
• Other community-based settings

The outreach program utilizes portable dental equipment transported in vans and travels as far as 100 miles from the primary clinic. Dentists have an opportunity to participate in this meaningful community outreach and school-based dentistry program while making a significant impact on access to care throughout rural Kansas.

Patient Volume & Clinical Workflow

The practice averages approximately 15 patients per day. Dentists have their own operative columns, with hygiene examinations incorporated between operative patients. The scheduling model is designed to ensure that at least two dentists are onsite. The practice offers a balanced environment that combines meaningful clinical volume with the resources and support of a larger health center.

Schedule

A 4-day work week is available, with flexibility to choose a 4- or 5-day schedule.

Typical Clinic Hours: 7:50 AM – 4:30 PM

• 30-minute lunch
• Dedicated operative columns
• Hygiene exams performed between operative patients
• Schedule structured to maintain at least two dentists onsite

Potential schedules include:

• Monday–Thursday
• Tuesday–Friday
• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Other mutually agreed-upon 4-5 day schedule options

Compensation

Competitive guaranteed base salary plus a production-based compensation opportunity.

Guaranteed Base Salary

New Graduates:

• Approximately $160,000 base salary
• Plus production compensation
• Based on a four-day work week with 32 hours of direct patient care

Experienced Dentists:

• Approximately $175,000–$185,000 base salary
• Plus production compensation
• Based on a 4-day work week with 32 hours of direct patient care

A dentist with 2+ years of experience can realistically expect total compensation in the range of approximately $210,000–$250,000. High-volume, experienced providers may have the opportunity to earn $275,000 or more in total base and production compensation.

Production Compensation

The dentist receives the greater of:

• Guaranteed base salary, or
• 28% of net collections

Benefits:

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $10,000 relocation reimbursement
• $30,000 housing bonus upon closing on a home within Reno County
• Student Loan & NHSC Opportunities - This position is eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment.
• Paid health insurance premiums
• Paid dental insurance premiums
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid life insurance equal to 1x annual salary
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer retirement match of up to 4% — 50% of employee contributions up to 8%
• $3,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
• CME days incorporated into PTO
• 160 hours of PTO
• 7 paid holidays that do not count against PTO
• Student loan assistance opportunities
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Employee discounts on dental, medical, behavioral health and vision/optical services

Extended Illness Leave

The organization's Extended Illness Leave program replaced traditional short-term disability and has been well received by employees.

• EIL accrues annually
• Employees can accrue up to 280 hours
• Accrual is approximately 40 hours per year, allowing for up to 7 weeks of EIL
• Full salary is paid through EIL beginning on the 7th day of illness

Parental Leave

• Up to 2 weeks of maternity/paternity leave
• Separate from PTO and EIL
• Employees receive 20% off the balance for eligible employee dental, medical, behavioral health and vision/optical services.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Kansas dental license or eligibility to obtain a Kansas dental license
• Active CPR certification
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain DEA registration
• Controlled Substance License
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Commitment to quality patient care
• Passion for serving underserved populations

Experience

New graduates and experienced dentists are encouraged to apply.

Preferred

• Comprehensive general dentistry experience
• Crown and bridge experience
• Pediatric dentistry experience or strong interest
• Preventive dentistry experience
• Community involvement
• Interest in rural and underserved healthcare
• Interest in long-term practice growth
• Desire to participate in community outreach and school-based dentistry

Why Join our team?

This is more than a traditional general dentistry position. It is an opportunity to join a respected, expanding community health organization where a dentist can combine comprehensive clinical practice with meaningful community service.

You'll have access to:

• A stable, experienced dental team with very low turnover
• A growing 14-operatory facility
• Modern digital dental technology and CAD/CAM capabilities
• A developing implant program
• Strong pediatric and preventive dentistry opportunities
• Extensive rural and school-based outreach
• Integrated behavioral health
• A significant support team
• A mission-driven FQHC environment
• Opportunities to participate in organizational and community growth
• A schedule designed to support work-life balance
• Competitive compensation with substantial production upside

Life Near Wichita, Kansas

The practice is located in a welcoming Kansas community near Wichita, offering an appealing combination of small-town living, family-friendly amenities and access to larger-city resources.

The surrounding area offers:

• Lower cost of living
• Highly affordable housing compared with the Wichita area and larger U.S. cities
• Excellent public and private schools
• Smaller school districts in nearby communities
• A strong sense of community
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and activities
• A growing healthcare system
• Continued investment in healthcare infrastructure
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in rural healthcare
• For providers who enjoy the outdoors, the region offers excellent opportunities for hunting and fishing, along with numerous recreational amenities.

Join a Team Making a Difference

If you are a dentist looking for a long-term opportunity where you can practice comprehensive dentistry, work alongside an experienced team, utilize advanced technology, participate in rural outreach, and make a measurable difference for underserved patients, our clinic offers an outstanding opportunity.

New graduates and experienced dentists are encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Reference #: DENT 26836