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Jefferson Dental Clinic
Fort Worth, Texas

Traveling General Dentist - Fort Worth

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$500k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

TRAVELING GENERAL DENTIST – JOIN A HIGH-GROWTH, PATIENT-FIRST TEAM! | JEFFERSON DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS

Location: Fort Worth Area, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Opportunity Highlights

Alternating 5-Day Schedule

  • Week A: Monday–Friday
  • Week B: Tuesday–Saturday
  • Alternating weekly schedule provides consistent time off while offering Saturday coverage every other week.
  • Travel between Jefferson Dental locations throughout the Fort Worth area based on practice needs and patient demand.

Competitive Compensation Structure

  • Daily guarantee + tiered production
  • Sign-on bonus opportunities
  • Strong earning potential with a steady stream of patients
  • No need to build your own patient base
  • Opportunity to maximize production across multiple high-volume locations

Strong Patient Flow

  • Work across busy, established Jefferson Dental locations in the Fort Worth area
  • Robust patient volume and full schedules
  • Patients are continuously generated through Jefferson Dental’s established brand and marketing
  • Spend your time treating patients—not worrying about filling your schedule

Why Join Jefferson Dental?

At Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics, we’re not just another dental group—we’re a mission-driven organization committed to delivering quality, affordable care to the communities that need it most.

As a Traveling General Dentist, you’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple established Fort Worth-area practices, giving you variety in your day-to-day schedule while providing care to patients who need it most.

With strong patient flow, modern clinics, and dedicated clinical and operational support, you can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional patient care while maximizing your earning potential.

What You’LL Get

  • Highly competitive compensation — daily guarantee + tiered production
  • Sign-on bonus opportunities
  • Robust patient volume across multiple locations
  • Consistent schedules with established patient demand
  • Clinical autonomy with strong operational support
  • Modern, fully equipped offices with digital X-rays and advanced technology
  • Paid CE + mentorship programs to grow your career
  • Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO

Your Role

  • Provide comprehensive dental care including exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning
  • Perform general dentistry procedures including restorative dentistry, extractions, and preventive care
  • Educate patients on oral health and treatment options
  • Travel between designated Jefferson Dental locations throughout the Fort Worth area
  • Collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and specialists to ensure top-tier patient care
  • Maintain accurate patient records and uphold clinical standards

What We’RE Looking For

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active Texas dental license (or ability to obtain)
  • Strong clinical skills and patient-first mindset
  • Excellent communication and bedside manner
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-location environment
  • Willingness to travel between Fort Worth-area practices
  • Desire to work as part of a team-oriented, growth-focused organization

What Makes This Different?

  • You’ll never worry about filling your chair—we bring the patients to you
  • Variety without sacrificing patient flow—work across established Fort Worth-area practices
  • Opportunity to maximize production and earning potential
  • Consistent alternating schedule with every-other-Saturday coverage
  • Strong clinical and operational support at every location
  • Be part of a company focused on access to care and community impact
  • Clear growth path into leadership, mentorship, or specialty roles

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a motivated General Dentist looking for high income potential, consistent patient flow, variety, career growth, and meaningful work, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and start making a real difference—one smile at a time.

Learn More About Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics

jeffersondentalclinics.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, extractions, and preventive care, while educating patients about oral health and treatment options. Travel among designated Fort Worth-area practices, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain accurate patient records and clinical standards.

Requirements

Applicants must have a DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school and an active Texas dental license or the ability to obtain one. The role also calls for strong clinical skills, excellent communication and bedside manner, a patient-first approach, and willingness to travel and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Dental ExamsPatient EducationPatient CommunicationClinical RecordkeepingTeam CollaborationMulti-Location FlexibilityPatient-Centered Care

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$340k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $350k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Dentist market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$180k–$500kDentist median $263k (middle half $215k–$375k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$350k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Texas467 active5,721 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$340k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$24k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 17 employers
5
<$290k
7
$290k-355k
2
$400k
3
$420k-485k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
CME allowance
57%
Relocation assistance
29%
Loan repayment
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Oral SurgeonContract

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Framingham, Massachusetts

$240k-$480k
#3

Dentist: Pediatric Exp. Req. - New York (Upstate) - Top Rated Comp. Plan

$475k
#4

Dentist

$230k-$461k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Jefferson Dental Clinic

Dentists
Dallas, TX
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
PTO
Paid CE
Mentorship Programs
Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,615/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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