General Dentist - Owings Mills
Listed compensation
$200k-$300k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
$25k SIGN ON BONUS
Valley Dental Associates is looking for an experienced General Dentist to join our thriving team in Owings Mills, MD. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real impact, providing top-quality dental care in a supportive, patient-focused environment.
At Valley Dental Associates, we’re redefining the dental experience with state-of-the-art technology investments, a collaborative team, and a commitment to excellence.
Since 1970, our Owings Mills dentists have provided outstanding care to the local community. We offer a wide range of dental services, from general and cosmetic dentistry to periodontal procedures and sedation dentistry options. We treat adults, adolescents, and children, beginning at age three. With our wide range of dental specialties and family-focused care, we’re able to serve the needs of almost everyone in the family at a single local dentist office.
What We Offer
- $25,000 Sign on bonus
- Competitive salary range: $200,000-300,000+
- Full Time Monday-Friday - no nights and no weekends!
- Established and growing patient base - be busy from day one!
- Full Clinical Autonomy
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Student loan and financial wellness support through Candidly®, including personalized counseling, repayment optimization tools, and strategies to reduce financial stress; employer-sponsored student loan contributions may apply for eligible roles
- Professional Growth & Practice Support
- Continuing education opportunities and professional development support
- Collaborative, team-focused work environment with access to modern dental technology
Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today by submitting your CV below.
Qualifications
- DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active MD dental license
- Minimum 4 years hand-on clinical experience
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and professional ethics
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Legal Disclaimer: We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality dental care to a diverse patient base ranging from children to adults. Perform a wide range of services including general, cosmetic, periodontal, and sedation dentistry.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist - Owings Mills at Dental Care Alliance a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
General Dentistry Career Context
Dental Care Alliance ranks #6 of 12 employers hiring Dentist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $200k–$300k | Dentist median $240k (middle half $215k–$275k)62 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$238k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Maryland | 107 active | 5,733 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $25k sign-on · loan repayment | Maryland healthcare professional listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 14% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 602 in the last 30 days | 435 the 30 days before (+38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dental Care Alliance | #6 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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