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Simply Dental
Worcester, MA, USA

General Dentist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $800.00/day

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

  • Job Location: WDA-Worcester Dental Arts - Worcester, MA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $800.00 - $800.00Commission
  • Job Category: Health Care, Worcester Dental Arts is seeking a General Dentist to join our established, patient-focused practice. Our dentists are supported by experienced clinical teams and a strong operational team that allows them to focus on delivering excellent care. You’ll step into a strong patient base with consistent new patient flow, providing the opportunity to quickly build and maintain a productive schedule. This opportunity offers modern technology and the support of a superbly trained clinical team. Full-time dentists enjoy paid time off and reimbursements for continuing education and malpractice insurance. This role is ideal for a dentist who values clinical autonomy, strong patient demand, and the support needed to succeed.

Compensation includes a competitive percentage of collections with an initial daily guarantee to support a smooth transition into the practice

  • Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm

Responsibilities Provide comprehensive general dentistry services including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative care Deliver high-quality care in a patient-centered environment Educate patients on oral health and treatment options Collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow Maintain accurate and detailed patient records Adhere to clinical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements

What We Offer

Competitive compensation Reimbursements for continuing education and malpractice insurance Strong patient flow and established practice support Clinical autonomy Experienced clinical and administrative team Modern technology and well-equipped operatories Full-time

Benefits

We recognize that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health insurance starting on your first day CE reimbursement Malpractice reimbursement Vision insurance Paid vacation time Paid sick time Dental and orthodontic benefits 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution Consistent, set schedule (no weekends!) #simplyden Qualifications: DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school Active state dental license (or ability to obtain prior to start date) Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience, post dental school/residency Confident and comfortable practicing independently as the sole dentist in an office Commitment to high-quality clinical care and patient experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based environment

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dentistry services including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative care. Collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Requirements

Requires a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and an active state dental license. Candidates must have 3-5 years of work experience and be comfortable practicing independently.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

ExaminationPatient educationClinical documentationTeam collaboration

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 41 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 41% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $197k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts 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$208kDentist median $250k (middle half $150k–$350k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$197k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Massachusetts158 active5,723 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 41% no call · 73% 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

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Salary Distribution

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<$245k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
22%
Loan repayment
13%

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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.

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About Simply Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental and Orthodontic Benefits
401(k) with Employer Contribution
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
CE Reimbursement
Malpractice Reimbursement

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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