Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

Potential /yr Earnings of $250K+

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Job Description

  • Full-Time General Dentist
  • Gila Ridge Dental | Yuma, Arizona
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus | $250K+ Earning Potential | New Graduates Welcome

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your clinical skills, maximize your earning potential, and join a thriving, patient-focused practice? Gila Ridge Dental in beautiful Yuma, Arizona, is seeking a motivated and compassionate General Dentist to join our established and highly successful team.

This position offers the unique opportunity to practice as the primary dentist in a well-established office, providing a high level of clinical autonomy and the ability to build strong relationships with a loyal patient base.

Why Gila Ridge Dental?

At Gila Ridge Dental, you'll have the opportunity to provide a full range of dental services while continuing to expand your skills in:

  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Same-Day Crowns (CEREC)
  • Implant Restorations
  • Comprehensive Treatment Planning
  • Digital Dentistry

Advanced Technology Integration

Whether you're an experienced dentist or a new graduate eager to learn, our team provides the support, resources, and clinical autonomy you need to succeed.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Potential Annual Earnings of $250,000+
  • Daily Guarantee during ramp-up and credentialing
  • 30% of Adjusted Production

100% Health Insurance Coverage for associates Health insurance options are also available to purchase for family members.

Dental Treatment: Associates receive non-elective dental work for themselves and their immediate family at no cost as well as a 50% discount to extended family.

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional Fees: Paid Arizona Licensure Fees
  • ADA, Southern Arizona Dental Association, and Yuma County Dental Study Club Memberships
  • Paid Up to $3,500 Annually for Continuing Education
  • State-of-the-Art Technology
  • Practice with the latest technology to provide exceptional patient care, including:
  • CEREC Same-Day Crown Technology
  • CBCT Scanner
  • Digital Imaging
  • Modern Operatories
  • About Yuma, Arizona
  • Nestled along the scenic Colorado River, Yuma, AZ offers an unbeatable quality of life with:
  • Over 300 days of sunshine each year
  • Affordable cost of living
  • Outdoor recreation, including hiking, boating, kayaking, and golfing
  • Family-friendly communities
  • Rich Southwestern culture and history
  • Easy access to Phoenix, San Diego, and Mexico

Whether you're looking for adventure, a great place to raise a family, or a relaxed desert lifestyle, Yuma has something for everyone.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active Arizona dental license or eligibility to obtain one
  • Experience preferred- 1-2 years - open to new grads
  • Ability to maintain required professional liability coverage
  • Strong communication and patient relationship skills
  • Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're a motivated dentist seeking a rewarding career with outstanding earning potential, modern technology, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on your patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why Gila Ridge Dental is one of Yuma's premier destinations for comprehensive dental care!

  • Learn more about the practice: Visit Gila Ridge Dental
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Key Responsibilities

Provide a full range of dental services including restorative dentistry, implant restorations, and comprehensive treatment planning. Maintain high clinical standards while building strong relationships with a loyal patient base in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient communicationCBCT scanning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Gila Ridge Dental - Yuma a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% 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 ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $248k 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 score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$250kDentist median $285k (middle half $225k–$400k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$248k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Arizona195 active5,700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 78% 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.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% 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 Gila Ridge Dental - Yuma

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Potential Annual Earnings of $250,000+
Daily Guarantee during ramp-up
30% of Adjusted Production
100% Health Insurance Coverage for associates
Dental Treatment for self and immediate family at no cost
50% discount on dental for extended family
401(k) Retirement Plan

Living in Yuma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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 · Yuma, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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