Dentist - Sedalia, Missouri
Position Overview
The Dentist will provide comprehensive primary and emergency dental services to health center patients, practicing to the fullest extent of their licensure and clinical training. Responsibilities include evaluating patients' oral health, diagnosing dental conditions, developing treatment plans, providing preventive and restorative care, and addressing urgent dental needs. The Dentist will maintain responsibility for the quality and appropriateness of oral healthcare services delivered while promoting positive patient outcomes and long-term oral health.
Working collaboratively with the healthcare team, the Dentist will help ensure that oral health services align with the mission of Katy Trail Community Health and address the needs of underserved populations. This position also requires participation in the after-hours call rotation and compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including those related to immunizations, personnel practices, infection control, confidentiality, drug-free workplace requirements, and other applicable regulations.
Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality dental care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building trusting relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and helping them understand their treatment options. The successful candidate will be dedicated to improving access to oral healthcare, serving underserved individuals and priority populations, and working collaboratively to support the overall health and well-being of the community.
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited dental school and hold a current, valid Missouri dental license, along with current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Missouri Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) registrations. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Katy Trail Community Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and paid time off (PTO). Benefit eligibility is subject to applicable plan terms and organizational policies.
