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Tucson, Arizona

General Dentist - $20,000 Signing Bonus

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$400k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

General Dentist – Tucson, Arizona

$20,000 SIGNING BONUS | GUARANTEED FIRST-YEAR COMPENSATION | EARNINGS POTENTIAL

$180,000–$400,000+|

UP TO $150,000 IN STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

Gentle Dental is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our established

Tucson practice.

Whether you're an experienced dentist seeking a strong patient base or a newer provider looking for mentorship and clinical support, this opportunity offers the autonomy, resources, and stability needed to build a successful long-term career.

Why Dentists Choose Gentle Dental

At Gentle Dental, we believe great dentistry starts with supporting great dentists. We provide the clinical autonomy to practice comprehensive dentistry while offering the operational support, technology, and team infrastructure needed to focus on patient care—not administrative burdens.

What You Can Expect

  • $20,000 Signing Bonus
  • NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible: This practice is an approved National Health

Service Corps (NHSC) site, making eligible providers qualified to receive up to $150,000 in student loan repayment, depending on program eligibility and service commitment.

  • Guaranteed Compensation During Your First Year
  • Earnings Potential of $180,000–$400,000+
  • No Production Targets or Quotas
  • Established Patient Base with Consistent Demand
  • Predominantly PPO Practice
  • Comprehensive General Dentistry Practice
  • Full Practice Management Support, Including Marketing, Scheduling, and

Administrative Services

  • Collaborative Team Environment Focused on Quality Patient Care

Clinical Support & Professional Growth

  • In-house Board-Eligible and Board-Certified Specialists for Collaboration and

Referrals

  • Clinical Mentorship for New and Experienced Dentists
  • Generous Continuing Education Support
  • In-House CE Programs and External CE Funding

Advanced Technology Including

  • 3D iTero Scanners
  • Laser Dentistry Technology
  • In-House Technology Certification Programs

Our goal is to provide the support, mentorship, and resources that allow doctors to continue growing clinically while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Earnings Potential: $180,000–$400,000+
  • Percentage of Production Compensation Model Based on Experience
  • Guaranteed Compensation During Year One
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Additional Pre-Tax Savings Programs Designed to Support Personal Savings

Goals and Student Loan Repayment

  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Education Support

Relocation Assistance Available

For candidates considering relocation to Arizona, relocation assistance and state licensure reimbursement are available.

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • 4–5 Days per Week
  • Monday–Friday

Practice Location

  • Gentle Dental Irvington
  • 1360 W. Irvington Road, Suite 180
  • Tucson, AZ 85746

Why Tucson?

Tucson offers over 300 days of sunshine each year, a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas, and access to some of the Southwest's best outdoor recreation, hiking, cycling, golf, and cultural attractions. The city combines the amenities of a larger market with a welcoming community and exceptional quality of life.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active Arizona dental license (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
  • Current CPR certification
  • DEA registration and NPI number (or ability to obtain)

If you're looking for an opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry, earn a competitive income, receive mentorship and support, and enjoy the lifestyle

Tucson has to offer, we'd love to speak with you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dental care to an established patient base in a collaborative team environment. Focus on high-quality patient treatment while utilizing advanced technology and clinical support resources.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

3D iTero scanningTreatment planningClinical diagnosticsPatient communication

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 41 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 39% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$290k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $288k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$180k–$400kDentist median $280k (middle half $210k–$400k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$288k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Arizona195 active5,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 39% no call · 78% no weekends41 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.

Top Dentist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
4
<$260k
2
$260k
8
$300k-305k
3
$305k-350k
5
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
68% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Visa sponsorship
16%
Relocation assistance
11% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist - Starting Annual Salary $275,000 (Lompoc)

Cali Dental · Lompoc, California

$275k-$600k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
+ 20 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 InterDent Service

Hospitals and Health Care
Inglewood, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Signing Bonus
NHSC Loan Repayment up to $150,000
Guaranteed Compensation During First Year
No Production Targets or Quotas
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Pre-Tax Savings Programs
Life Insurance

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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