Lead Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Eastern Dental of Flemington LLC - Flemington, NJ 08822
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $250,000.00 - $350,000.00 Salary/year
Established, multi-specialty neighborhood practice with a growing patient foundation is looking for a highly skilled Clinical Leader to join our team! For over 50 years Eastern Dental has been providing families with full-service dental care.
From children to seniors, our skilled team of dentists and specialists provide the highest level of dental care to ensure healthy and happy smiles. With our personalized service, latest technology and a wide range of services we provide both general dental and specialty services to meet the needs of our patients.
From braces to dentures, oral surgery to implants, and crowns to cosmetic dentistry. This position offers a $25,000 Sign on Bonus! We offer patients the highest quality of care for total dental health and developed a dental practice that caters to individual needs.
If you are caring, compassionate and have a true desire to help others, becoming a member of the Eastern Dental Family may be the perfect opportunity for you.
This is a full time, 5 day per week position Some of the benefits of working with Eastern Include: Generous guaranteed base pay, plus Incentive Stable work environment that affords a true clinical career path that has been realized by many of our Doctors Company paid malpractice insurance Comprehensive benefit package 401K retirement plan Continuing education allowance Doctor must be proficient in the following for our established patient base: Comprehensive Exams Diagnosis Treatment Planning Additional Responsibilities include: Educate patients and parents of patients on treatment options and maintaining proper oral health Communicate with dental staff regarding comprehensive patient treatment plans Mentor and confer with Treatment Doctors on patient treatment Prescribe medications as necessary Carefully document all medications, diagnoses, treatments and consultations Requirements: DDS or DMD Required Current, Active NJ Dental License to practice dentistry CDS license DEA license Minimum 5 years' clinical experience at a dental practice Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients Excellent communication skills Desire and ability to act as the clinical leader of a large multispecialty practice Friendly and professional demeanor Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, perform diagnoses, and create treatment plans for a diverse patient base. Additionally, the role involves mentoring staff, educating patients on oral health, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree along with an active NJ dental license, CDS license, and DEA license. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a dental practice is required for this leadership position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $276k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$276k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in New Jersey | 114 active | 5,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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