Associate Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Exciting Opportunity for an Associate Dentist!
Join our advanced comprehensive dentistry practice as an Associate Dentist and contribute to providing outstanding dental care. We are family owned not corporate!
We welcome both new graduates and experienced dentists committed to excellence and patient satisfaction. Looking for a dentist who wants to make a difference and acheive the highest levels of dentistry.
Monday through Friday. No weekends!
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
- Valid dental license in Texas
- Strong clinical skills with a passion for patient-centered care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Collaborative team player mindset
- New graduates encouraged to apply
- Salary $250,000 - $350,000
- Medical, life insurance, vision, 401K, advanced DE training, allowance.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide outstanding dental care within a family-owned comprehensive dentistry practice. The role involves maintaining high standards of dentistry while ensuring patient satisfaction.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited school. A valid Texas dental license and strong clinical skills are required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $309k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$350k | Dentist median $261k (middle half $225k–$300k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$309k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentistry listings in Texas | 119 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Texas | 471 active | 5,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment471 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 245 in the last 30 days | 191 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$300k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Dentist Jobs
17 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
17 jobs · 15 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
15 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
General Dentist
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas
Dentist
Westphalia Holdings · San Antonio, Texas
General Dentist
$200k-$400kGeneral Dentist
$230k-$400kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in San Antonio
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $224k≈ 0.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,381/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.7
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.