General Dentistry

Facility Details :

• Practice Type : Certified Rural Health Clinic (not FQHC)
• Clinic Size : 6 operatories
• Location : Kentucky, approximately 1 hour from Nashville, TN
• Specialties / Services Offered : General dentistry with a focus on restorative, surgical procedures (crowns, fillings, extractions, partials)
• Pediatric Care : 15% of patient base is under 12 years old
• Clinical Equipment : All digital equipment, including EClinicalWorks EMR and DexIS imaging system
• Average Patient Volume : 20-22 patients per day
• Hours of Operation : Monday-Thursday, 7 : 30 AM-5 : 30 PM (Fridays off every other week)
• 80% medicaid - can pay more if higher volume to make up for no shows
• Support Staff : 1 part-time hygienist, 1 part-time dentist (currently out for cancer treatment), 1 dental assistant (ideally 2 assistants will be added), office manager
• Loan Repayment Program : $50,000 per year, renewable
• Call Schedule : No call required. Emergency calls are handled by the office manager, with telephonic consultation available on rare occasions if needed.

Team & Clinical Environment :

1 part-time dentist (out due to treatment)

Supervision of dental hygienists and assistants required

Practice established in 2018 with all new equipment

Responsibilities :

Provide general dental services, including restorative, surgical, and preventive procedures

Occasional care for pediatric patients (age 2+), approximately 15% of the patient base

Oversee dental assistants and hygienists, ensuring proper protocols are followed

Call handled by office manager; telephonic consultation for emergency cases (rare)

Compensation Package :

Qualifications and Skills :

Must be licensed to practice dentistry in Kentucky or eligible to obtain licensure

General dentistry experience, with a willingness to treat both adults and children

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Community and Location :

Rural Kentucky, 1 hour from Nashville, TN

Excellent public schools in the region, with private school options nearby in Hopkinsville, KY, and Clarksville, TN

Peaceful, small-town environment with access to nearby urban amenities and entertainment in Nashville, TN