Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Associate Dentist – Bliss Dental | Odessa, TX
Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
Bliss Dental in Odessa, Texas, is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join our high-performing, well-established team. With a built-in patient base, strong mentorship, modern technology, and a clear path for long-term growth and future ownership, this is an excellent opportunity for professional growth, whether you're a new graduate or an experienced provider.
You'll work alongside an experienced doctor and collaborative clinical team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while helping you build a successful and rewarding career.
- What You'll Gain
- Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $250,000-$300,000+ annual income potential
- Daily guaranteed pay during credentialing
- 100% clinical autonomy
- Established patient base with immediate production opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced providers
- Future ownership opportunities through MB2's doctor-led partnership model
- Modern technology and efficient systems
- Full-Time Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Continuing education opportunities
- Malpractice coverage
- Professional development support
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S. dental school
- Active or pending Texas dental license
- Why Odessa, Texas?
Odessa offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and quality of life, making it an excellent place to build a successful and rewarding career.
Highlights of Living in Odessa Include
- Living Stipend Offered
- Strong local economy and continued regional growth
Family-friendly Community with Great Schools and Parks
Convenient access to Midland and the Permian Basin for additional dining, shopping, and entertainment
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care within a well-established practice. They will work alongside an experienced clinical team to manage an existing patient base and contribute to the practice's growth.
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, 36% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $283k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$300k | Dentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$300k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$283k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Texas | 122 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Texas | 452 active | 5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $25k sign-on | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment452 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 608 in the last 30 days | 430 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas 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
25 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
25 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
23 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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General Dentist
$200k-$400kGeneral Dentist
$230k-$400kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Odessa
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $268k≈ 1.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,586/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.9
- 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 · Odessa, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.