Part-Time Contracted Dentist (1-4 Days/Week)

Organization: Upward Smiles® Location: Greater St. Louis Area

Make a Difference with Your Dental Skills

Upward Smiles® is the largest private, non-profit dental provider for underprivileged children in the Greater St. Louis Area.

We are seeking a compassionate dentist who believes in providing top-quality, state-of-the-art care without the sales pressure common in modern dentistry. If you are mission-driven and want your work to have a genuine impact on the community, this may be the perfect fit for you.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Part-time Contracted Associate Dentist to join our team for as little as one day or as many as four days per week.

This role is ideal for a provider who is passionate about public health and serving those in need. Our practice is majority Medicaid-covered patients, along with uninsured patients presenting with urgent needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide routine dental care for children and some adults.
• Perform examinations, cleanings, and comprehensive restorative work.
• Conduct extractions, fillings, etc.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Missouri; license must not have been disciplined.

Highly Preferred:

• We strongly encourage dentists already credentialed with Missouri Medicaid to apply.
• Experience in an FQHC, public health, or Medicaid-focused dental office.
• Certified specialties in pedodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery.

Why Join Upward Smiles?

• Focus on Patients, Not Production: Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, free from the "sell" aspect of private practice.
• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a contract that supports your work-life balance (1-4 days per week).
• Meaningful Work: Be a vital part of the largest non-profit provider serving underprivileged children in the greater St. Louis region.

To Apply

If you are a mission-driven dentist ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person