Scope of practice — what a dentist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Missouri Dental Board · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Kansas City

4 employers have 7 open dentist roles in Kansas City, led by Pacific Dental Services with 3 openings.

Pacific Dental Services3 open Westphalia Holdings2 open Heartland Dental1 open Positive Impact Dental Alliance1 open

About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental practice.

Dental practices across the Kansas City area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dentist jobs are open in Kansas City, MO right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 7 live dentist openings in Kansas City, MO. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Kansas City?

The metro wage estimate for dentists in the Kansas City area is $171,690 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Missouri?

The Missouri Dental Board sets the licensing rules for dentists in Missouri. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Missouri licensure page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Kansas City?

The Kansas City listings currently come from 4 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (3), Westphalia Holdings (2), and Heartland Dental (1). 1 other employer has openings too.