General Dentist Needed - Portland, TX
Listed compensation
$240k-$276k
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
General Dentist – General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Location: Portland, Texas
Altius Dental is seeking a skilled and compassionate General Dentist to join our established practice in Portland, Texas. We are looking for a well-rounded provider who is confident performing general and cosmetic dentistry and is comfortable treating both adults and children when needed.
The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered care while creating personalized treatment plans that address each patient’s oral health and cosmetic goals.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive exams, diagnoses, and treatment planning
- Provide general dental services, including fillings, crowns, bridges, and extractions
- Perform cosmetic procedures such as veneers, bonding, teeth whitening, and smile makeovers
- Treat adult patients and pediatric patients as needed
- Educate patients and parents about treatment options and preventive care
- Maintain complete and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with the clinical and administrative teams to provide an excellent patient experience
- Follow all clinical, safety, and regulatory standards
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Active Texas dental license in good standing
- Current professional liability insurance
- Experience or demonstrated ability in cosmetic dentistry
- Comfortable performing routine extractions and restorative procedures
- Comfortable treating children when scheduled
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and chairside manner
- Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Established patient base
- Supportive and experienced clinical team
- Modern practice environment
- Clinical autonomy
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Compensation and additional incentives based on experience
If you are a motivated General Dentist who enjoys providing comprehensive care and helping patients achieve healthier, more confident smiles, we would love to speak with you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity in Portland, TX.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$258k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$258k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Portland
- Median 3-bed home ≈ 1.0× annual pay
- Typical rent ≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents' average commute 21 min
- No state income tax
Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Portland; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.