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Dentist

Kentucky Department for Public Health · US

Advertisement Closes: 06/07/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Non-Merit Grade Salary: $7. 25 - $50.

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Advertisement Closes: 06/07/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Non-Merit Grade Salary: $7.25 - $50.00 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Purchase District Health Department Summary: Dentist Contracted Partial-Year / Full-Time Position Location: McCracken Co (Paducah), KY Service Area: K–12 schools within the Purchase District Health Department’s service region Annual Hours: Flexible Hours to Full-Time Starting Pay: $85.00/hour + 5% increase after successful 6-month probation Position Overview: As a Public Health Dentist, you will play a key role in the Tooth Transit in-school dental program, delivering restorative care directly to students in grades K–12 across the Purchase District. Services are provided in a state-of-the-art Dental Mobile Unit in partnership with our public health dental hygiene team. This position combines clinical practice with community impact, allowing you to improve access to dental care and help establish a dental home for children in our region. This is a non-exempt, hourly contracted role ideal for dentists seeking work-life balance, meaningful community impact, and a mission-driven environment. Primary Responsibilities: Patient Care: Conduct routine de...