Dentist
Listed compensation
$160K–$390K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Now is the time to join Northshore Smiles Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!
Associate Dentist
At PDS Health, we’re leading integrated healthcare with a patient centric approach. The Associate Dentist role is an exceptional opportunity for recent dental graduates and experienced professionals alike to deliver high-quality care, grow their careers, and receive mentorship from Owner Dentists. With advanced technology, CE, and a collaborative environment, this role supports clinicians committed to excellent patient outcomes and clinical growth.
About PDS Health
PDS Health fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a leading integrated healthcare organization, we empower providers with a robust platform, advanced tools, mentorship, Continuing Education (CE), and ownership opportunities.
Responsibilities
As an Associate Dentist, you will:
- Provide high-quality comprehensive dental care, prioritizing patient comfort and outcomes.
- Partner with Owner Dentists for coaching and mentorship.
- Expand your skills with extensive CE opportunities.
- Collaborate with in-house specialists to deliver the best patient outcomes possible.
- Use advanced technology, including CAD/CAM, CBCT, AI saliva screening, and EPIC health records.
- Align with the Owner Dentist on clinical standards and patient outcomes.
Why Work at PDS Health?
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Access to 600+ hours of CE.
- State-of-the-art, digitized practices.
- Collaboration with integrated healthcare providers.
- Clear path to practice ownership.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive earnings ($160,000–$390,000 annually).
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 401(k) with company contributions and malpractice insurance.
If you’re ready to advance your career, deliver exceptional patient care, and join a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!
PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.
Requirements
The role is open to recent dental graduates and experienced professionals who are committed to clinical growth and excellence. Candidates must be willing to engage in mentorship and utilize advanced dental technologies.
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $299k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $160k–$390k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)386 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$299k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Tennessee | 94 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 213 in the last 30 days | 209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Dentist Jobs
21 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
17 jobs · 16 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Knoxville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $356k≈ 2.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,701/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.6
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.