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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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Missouri

Statewide Missouri figures for dentists.

Missouri median

$204,960

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Missouri range

$131,980–$334,680

vs. national

+20%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Missouri

7 employers have 41 open dentist roles in Missouri, led by Heartland Dental with 16 openings.

Heartland Dental16 open Pacific Dental Services13 open Westphalia Holdings5 open Enable Dental4 open Lumio Dental1 open Positive Impact Dental Alliance1 open Smile Brands1 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 Missouri 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 Missouri right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 41 live dentist openings in Missouri. They come from 7 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Missouri?

The Missouri median for dentists is $204,960 a year, +20% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), 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 Missouri?

The Missouri listings currently come from 7 employers, including Heartland Dental (16), Pacific Dental Services (13), and Westphalia Holdings (5). 4 other employers have openings too.

05Which Missouri cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Missouri listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Kansas City (6), St. Louis (3), Chesterfield (2), Columbia (2), and Joplin (2).

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