General Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- General Dentist | Arlington, WA
- $200,000–$300,000 Estimated Annual Earnings | $10,000 Signing Bonus
- Full-Time | 4–4.5 Days per Week
If you’re looking for more than a schedule of exams and fillings, take a look at Smokey Point Family Dentistry.
We’re looking for a General Dentist to join our established Arlington practice. You’ll step into a busy, modern office with strong patient flow, 30+ new patients per month per doctor, a broad mix of dentistry, and a team that wants you to diagnose comprehensively and practice with confidence.
Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced provider looking for a strong long-term opportunity, this is a practice where you can build a productive patient base and continue growing clinically.
Why Smokey Point?
- $200,000–$300,000 estimated annual earnings
- $10,000 signing bonus
- 30+ new patients per month per doctor
- Established PPO and cash patient base
- Full-time schedule of 4–4.5 days per week
- Broad restorative, cosmetic, emergency, endodontic, and surgical opportunities
- Modern technology including CBCT, intraoral scanning, and digital imaging
- Experienced clinical and administrative support team
- Opportunity to grow your clinical skills and expand your scope over time
Practice Comprehensive Dentistry
Smokey Point Family Dentistry provides a broad range of care, giving our doctors the opportunity to build strong patient relationships while treating a wide variety of needs.
Clinical Opportunities Include
- Crowns and bridges
- Restorative and cosmetic dentistry
- Root canal therapy
- Extractions
- Implant and implant-restorative dentistry
- Dentures and removable prosthetics
- Emergency dentistry
Comprehensive Treatment Planning
You don’t need to walk in doing everything on day one. We’re looking for a dentist who is clinically curious, communicates well, and wants to keep developing.
- Who We're Looking For
- We welcome dentists at all experience levels.
A Strong Fit Will Be Someone Who
- Provides thoughtful, high-quality patient care
- Communicates clearly and builds trust with patients
- Is comfortable with bread-and-butter general dentistry or eager to strengthen those skills
- Wants to continue learning and expanding clinically
- Values teamwork while maintaining clinical autonomy
- Wants to build long-term relationships with patients and the practice
- DDS or DMD and an active Washington dental license, or eligibility to obtain one, are required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- $3,000 annual CE allowance
- Practice-sponsored malpractice coverage
About Smokey Point Family Dentistry
Smokey Point Family Dentistry is an established Arlington practice serving patients of all ages with a people-focused approach to care. Our modern office provides family, restorative, cosmetic, and comprehensive dentistry in a setting designed to feel personal and welcoming.
We want our doctors to have the patient flow, technology, support, and clinical opportunity needed to build a successful career.
If you’re looking for strong earning potential, an established patient base, and room to grow as a dentist, we’d like to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care including restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures to a diverse patient base. Maintain high-quality patient relationships while diagnosing and executing personalized treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a DDS or DMD degree and hold or be eligible for an active Washington state dental license. The role is open to all experience levels, provided the applicant is clinically curious and committed to professional development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $234k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$250k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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