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PDS Health
Brentwood, Tennessee

Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160K - $390K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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 position is open to recent dental graduates and experienced professionals. Candidates must be committed to clinical growth, patient-centric care, and ongoing professional development.

Key Skills

Clinical mentorshipTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at PDS Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 45 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% have no call, 89% 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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$160k–$390kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)383 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$299k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Tennessee20 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Tennessee100 active5,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 29% no call · 89% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings250 in the last 30 days204 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Tennessee figures use all dentists: too few Tennessee Dentistry postings state pay.

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

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 11 employers
7
<$315k
3
$350k
0
$370k-425k
1
$461k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
CME allowance
60% this job
401k / retirement match
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Visa sponsorship
20%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Memphis, Tennessee

$230k-$461k
#3

Dentist

$290k-$350k
#4

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% 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 PDS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Henderson, Nevada
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship from experienced professionals
600+ hours of Continuing Education
State-of-the-art digitized practices
Collaboration with integrated healthcare providers
Clear path to practice ownership
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company contributions
Malpractice insurance

Living in Brentwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,960/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
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 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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