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Benevis
Portsmouth, Virginia

Dentist (Traveling)

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$235k-$350k

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Job Description

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do!

With over 2,000 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care to underserved families in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.

We are actively seeking a Traveling Associate Dentist to join our growing team. Support our mission to provide excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences for children and adults. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Find your opportunity to make an impact:

  • Take care of your community while participating in activities to promote a positive image of the company!
  • Join in morning huddles (hey, you can even run one!), plan your day and let your team know how much you appreciate them, highlight great examples of customer focus, collaboration, meeting goals, etc.
  • Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base)

Responsibilities

Traveling Associate Dentists are responsible for providing dental services to patients with the support of their team.

Hold staff to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.

Other duties as assigned

Our practice has:

  • DentaPro software
  • Digital x-ray and Panorex units
  • Fiber-optic handpieces
  • Yearly OSHA and HIPPA and Emergency Management training
  • Ratio of 1 hygienist, 1 hygiene assistant, 2 dental assistants per provider
  • Patient Base: primarily ages 3-21 and up to 30% adult population (depending upon location)
  • Office flow: average 10-12 operative patients and 20-25 hygiene patients
  • State insurance plans, PPO and out-of-network payor mix

Qualifications

We expect you to have:

  • DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Current, valid license to practice dentistry in states where providing care or eligible for licensure
  • Other certifications as required - CPR, DEA, etc.
  • Nitrous Oxide certification (only LA, MS, DC, TX, MA)
  • Compassion and a strong desire to provide dental care to both children and adults
  • Willing and able to travel to the following locations:
  • Spencer Dental & Braces 4072 Victory Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • Spencer Dental & Braces 2338 East Little Creek Road Norfolk, VA 23518

This Opportunity Provides

Growth and Development Through Mentoring and Collaboration

Attractive sign-on bonuses and student loan repayment assistance up to $1000/month may be offered for specific locations

What We Offer

  • Guaranteed biweekly salary during ramp period OR a percentage of collections
  • No lab fees
  • FT providers are eligible to participate in Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans, HSA/FSA
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance plans are paid for by company
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
  • Company paid malpractice insurance coverage
  • Paid holidays and time off

Continuing Education Reimbursements

  • CE offered through ADA Accredited Continued Education Recognition Program (C.E.R.P)
  • Reimbursements for associated licenses, certifications and professional dues such as ADA and/or AAPD memberships
  • Multiple schedule options to help maintain a healthy work/life balance

VISA and Green Card Sponsorship Available

Work is performed in a professional office, clinical, or support environment, depending on the role and business needs. Team members may be required to work extended or alternate hours during peak periods or to support operational requirements. Scheduled hours and work location may vary based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Benevis, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and separation.

Reasonable Accommodation

Benevis, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation to apply, interview, or perform the essential functions of this position, you may contact the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationPediatric dentistryTreatment planningDigital radiographyTeam leadershipCommunicationOSHA standardsHIPAA compliance

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 45 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 87% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$293k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $289k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$235k–$350kDentist median $275k (middle half $180k–$325k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$289k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Virginia42 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Virginia178 active5,834 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 87% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $1k loan repaymentVirginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings621 in the last 30 days430 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Virginia figures use all dentists: too few Virginia General Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 13 employers
2
<$240k
4
$240k-280k
8
$280k-320k
2
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 13 employers
CME allowance
73% this job
401k / retirement match
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
27% this job
Visa sponsorship
13% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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#2

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$290k-$350k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Benevis

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonuses
Student loan repayment assistance up to $1000/month
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
HSA/FSA
Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Company paid malpractice insurance

Living in Portsmouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,642/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.