KY · Louisville · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Louisville, KY

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1 more open role from employers in Louisville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Lead Prosthodontist

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Louisville, KY

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  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012217
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What your pay buys in Louisville

  • Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Dental health shortage areas in Jefferson County

HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Jefferson County (3 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cincinnati, OH91 mi$107.83/hr314,915
Hamilton, OH103 mi$107.83/hr63,953
Indianapolis, IN115 mi—891,484
Middletown, OH115 mi$107.83/hr52,291

Dental Specialist jobs in Kentucky · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Kentucky

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Kentucky taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Louisville

Louisville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Louisville as a dental specialist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Louisville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Jefferson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Louisville?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dental Care AllianceLargo, FL · 1 posting$180.29/ hr$144–$216
  • Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO · 1 posting$168.27/ hr$144–$192
  • PDS HealthAvondale, AZ · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197
  • PDS HealthColorado Springs, CO · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197

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2What they are offering now

Low$110Median$144.23High$195

13 Dental Specialist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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