General Dentist
Listed compensation
$300k-$400k
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Job Description
General Dentist | Longview, WA
Full-Time | $300,000–$400,000 Earning Potential | $25,000 Signing Bonus
Looking for a dental practice where you can build a great career, provide comprehensive care, and be rewarded for your production?
Smiles of Longview is looking for a full-time General Dentist to join our established Longview practice. We offer the patient flow, clinical opportunity, and supportive team you need to build a highly productive practice while maintaining the autonomy to diagnose and treat patients the right way.
Why Smiles of Longview?
Our practice combines a modern clinical environment with the feel of a strong local dental office. We provide comprehensive family dentistry, including restorative, cosmetic, and emergency care, with a team focused on creating an excellent experience for every patient.
You'll Have the Opportunity To
- Earn $300,000–$400,000 annually
- Receive a $25,000 signing bonus
- Practice comprehensive dentistry with strong clinical autonomy
- Build long-term relationships with an established patient base
- Work alongside other great doctors and an experienced dental team
- Provide restorative, cosmetic, emergency, and general dentistry
- Grow clinically while building a productive long-term practice
- Support a strong existing patient base and health new patient flow
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a confident, relationship-focused dentist who wants more than simply moving through a schedule.
You should be comfortable diagnosing comprehensive treatment, communicating clearly with patients, and delivering high-quality restorative dentistry. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the practice and the Longview community.
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Washington dental license or ability to obtain one
- Strong restorative and general dentistry skills
- Excellent patient communication and treatment-planning skills
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Build Your Practice in Longview
Smiles of Longview is an established local practice with a modern office, comprehensive services, and a team that believes dentistry should still feel personal.
If you're looking for a full-time opportunity with $300,000–$400,000 earning potential, a $25,000 signing bonus, and room to build a strong long-term practice, we'd like to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist will provide comprehensive family dentistry, including restorative, cosmetic, and emergency care. They are responsible for diagnosing treatment plans and building long-term relationships with an established patient base.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school. An active Washington dental license or the ability to obtain one is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 39% have no call, 67% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $327k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$350k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$25k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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