Dentist Jobs in Tennessee
Across 46 live Dentist listings in Tennessee, median advertised pay is $390K (75th percentile $450K), based on the 25 that state a salary; Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are PDS Health (9), Smile Brands (8), TW New Dentistry P (4).
46+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 6, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 25 roles pay ~$390k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Pediatric Dentist
Chord Specialty Dental PartnersEmployer score · SilverWhite House, TN
Oral surgeon- Knoxville, TN
ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersKnoxville, TN
Lead Orthodontist - Hendersonville & Clarksville, TN
Southern Orthodontic PartnersHendersonville, TN
Orthodontist
Chord Specialty Dental PartnersEmployer score · SilverTennessee
Pediatric Dentist
Sky Pediatric Dentistry - GoodlettsvilleGoodlettsville, TN
Pediatric Dentist
Chord Specialty Dental PartnersEmployer score · SilverKingsport, TN
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Dentist Pay in Tennessee: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dentist listings in Tennessee today, then Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 46
- Live median
- $390k
- 75th $450k · n=25
- 12-mo median
- $145k
- Pay rank
- #40 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #25
- 12-mo postings
- 201
Dentist roles in Tennessee advertise $23k below the $168k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $369k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs TN | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this page) | $145k | — | 4.5/10 | 201 |
| Arkansasborders | $258k | +$113k | 4.6/10 | 74 |
| Georgiaborders | $208k | +$63k | 4.5/10 | 343 |
| Mississippiborders | $166k | +$20k | 4.4/10 | 73 |
| Alabamaborders | $156k | +$11k | 4.8/10 | 106 |
| Missouriborders | $153k | +$8k | 4.7/10 | 236 |
| North Carolinaborders | $138k | −$8k | 4.3/10 | 378 |
| Kentuckyborders | $121k | −$24k | 4.5/10 | 123 |
“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 6, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- PDS Health (9), Smile Brands (8), TW New Dentistry P (4)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 24% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment (of 46 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Dentist jobs in Tennessee.
How much do dentist earn in Tennessee?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?
Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 40% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in Tennessee right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include PDS Health, Chord Specialty Dental Partners, Smile Brands, Dream Dental, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in Tennessee are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 46 dentist positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in Tennessee
PDS Health9 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Smile Brands8 open roles here · WLB 74/100TW New Dentistry P4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aspen Dental3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- Chord Specialty Dental Partners3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Centurion Health2 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Morton Dental Group2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Specialty Dental Brands2 open roles here · WLB 75/100