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Altius Dental
Borger, Texas

Temp General Dentist Needed - Borger, TX

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Compensation

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Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

Altius Dental is seeking a skilled and compassionate General Dentist to join our team in Borger, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care and must already be actively credentialed with Texas Medicaid.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive dental examinations and diagnose oral health conditions

Develop and Present Appropriate Treatment Plans

  • Provide general dentistry services, including fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, and preventive care
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Educate patients regarding treatment recommendations and oral health
  • Collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative team members
  • Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and compliance standards

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active Texas dental license in good standing
  • Active Texas Medicaid credentials are required
  • Current DEA registration, when applicable
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Strong communication, clinical, and patient-care skills

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Established patient base
  • Clinical autonomy
  • Supportive clinical and operational team
  • Opportunity to serve patients in the Borger community

If you are a Texas Medicaid-credentialed General Dentist interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and learn more about joining Altius Dental.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Oral Health DiagnosisTreatment PlanningPatient EducationTeam CollaborationClinical Compliance

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% 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)). 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.

Top Dentist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 20 employers

10
<$280k
5
$280k-340k
3
$340k-400k
7
$400k-460k
2
$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 20 employers

CME allowance
70%
401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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$200k-$450k
#4

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+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Borger

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Median resident rent
$910/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Altius Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Established patient base
Clinical autonomy
Supportive clinical and operational team
Professional liability insurance