General Dentist

We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused General Dentist to join our practice, Smiles in Joplin. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-demand market, build strong patient relationships, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a welcoming community.

About the Location

Joplin, Missouri offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal freedom. With a metro population of around 180,000, you’ll enjoy the amenities of a larger city—without the traffic, high costs, or competition.

• Short Commutes – Spend less time in traffic and more time doing what you love
• Outdoor Lifestyle – Minutes from the Ozarks, with easy access to hiking, lakes, and weekend getaways
• Family-Friendly Community – Great schools, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community
• Growing Healthcare Hub – Be part of a region with increasing demand for quality dental care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Earnings: Guaranteed base salary with uncapped earning potential to match your expertise and commitment.
• Discretionary Personal Time Off (PTO): Maintain a healthy work-life balance with the freedom to take the time you need, ensuring you stay refreshed and energized.
• Wealth-Building Opportunities: Participate in Heartland Dental stock offerings and grow alongside our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, ensuring your well-being and financial security.
• Clinical Skills Development: Immerse yourself in world-class continuing education programs designed to hone your clinical skills and elevate your career.
• Unmatched Mentorship: Connect 1:1 with experienced mentors and tap into the collective wisdom of an expansive network of dental professionals.
• Advanced Professional Accreditation: Enroll in the Doctor Mastery Program to earn your Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), expanding your service offerings and enhancing your professional standing.
• $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Why Choose Heartland Dental?

As the leader of your supported office, you'll enjoy unparalleled support to deliver exceptional lifetime patient care. Here is what sets us apart:

• Full Clinical Autonomy: Enjoy a work environment that fosters full clinical autonomy. We believe in empowering our supported Doctors to make decisions that best serve their patients and contribute to their professional growth.
• World-Class Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills with industry-leading CE programs, personalized mentorship, and access to a network of over 2,800 supported Dentists.
• Top-Tier Technology & Support: Operate with the highest-quality technology, supplies, and administrative support to elevate your practice and focus on patient care.
• Collective Strength of Heartland Dental: Being part of the largest network of doctors means you have unparalleled access to resources, technology, and collaboration opportunities.
• Founded by a Doctor, for Doctors: Heartland Dental, founded by a doctor for doctors, holds a mission to support dentists and their teams. Be part of a network that prioritizes delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities we serve.

Requirements

• DDS/DMD Degree: Possess a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, along with an active and unrestricted license in the state of Missouri.
• Dedication to Excellence: A passion for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care with a commitment to fostering trust and comfort.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Exhibit a strong desire to continue learning and expanding clinical skills to meet the evolving needs of patients.
• Credentialing with Dental Insurance Plans: Ability and willingness to become credentialed with various dental insurance plans, ensuring seamless and comprehensive coverage for our patients.

Physical Requirements

• Essential Duties Performance: Demonstrate the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Versatility in Sitting and Standing: Expect prolonged periods of sitting and standing, adapting to the dynamic nature of dental practice.
• Physical Stamina: Capable of lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds when necessary.
• Virtual and In-Person Training: Availability to attend periodic virtual training sessions (or in-person when required) throughout the year.
• Tuberculosis (TB) Testing: A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.