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Dental Care Alliance
Fredericksburg, Virginia

General Dentist - FT

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$300k

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Job Description

VA Smiles is looking for a passionate and skilled Full Time General Dentist to join our thriving team in North Fredericksburg! This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real impact, providing top-quality dental care in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

About Us

At VA Smiles, we do more than fix teeth; we strive to create a lasting relationship - based on respect, compassion and empathy - with each patient while helping people to achieve their best smile!

What We Offer

  • Compensation of $180,000-300,000+ based off % of production/collections - uncapped earning potential
  • Full Time 4 days/week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and e/o Monday
  • Clinical Autonomy to diagnose and treat patients
  • Established Patient-Care Centric practice with steady patient flow - Be busy from Day 1
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k, paid professional liability insurance, and more
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional growth
  • ASCEND Continuing Education (CE) program to stay at the forefront of the field

How to Apply

At VA Smiles, we’re redefining the dental experience with state-of-the-art technology investments, a collaborative team, and a commitment to excellence. If you are a skilled Dentist looking to advance your career in a modern, patient-centered practice, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV.

Join us as we shape the future of dentistry together!

Qualifications

  • DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active VA dental license
  • Min 2+ years of experience
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and professional ethics

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Legal Disclaimer: We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality dental care to patients in a supportive, patient-focused environment. Maintain clinical autonomy to diagnose and treat patients while building lasting relationships.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

General dentistryDiagnosisTreatment planning

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$240k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $237k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$180k–$300kDentist median $250k (middle half $191k–$285k)92 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$237k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Virginia180 active5,702 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 72% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 21 employers
14
<$275k
9
$275k-335k
2
$335k-395k
2
$395k-455k
2
$455k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% 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 Dental Care Alliance

Hospitals and Health Care
Sarasota, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Professional Liability Insurance
ASCEND Continuing Education Program
Uncapped Production/Collections Bonus

Living in Fredericksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,061/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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