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Tucson, Arizona

General Dentist - $20,000 Signing Bonus

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Listed compensation

$180k-$400k

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Job Description

General Dentist – Tucson, Arizona

Full-Time | $20,000 Signing Bonus | NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible

Gentle Dental is seeking a Full-Time General Dentist to join our established practice in Tucson, Arizona.

Whether you’re an experienced dentist looking for an established patient base or an early-career provider seeking mentorship and clinical support, this opportunity offers the autonomy, resources, and stability to build a rewarding long-term career.

Why Join Gentle Dental?

At Gentle Dental, part of the InterDent family of dental providers, we believe exceptional patient care starts with supported and empowered clinicians.

We give our Doctors the clinical autonomy to practice comprehensive dentistry while providing the operational resources, technology, mentorship, and team support needed to focus on what matters most—delivering high-quality patient care.

Position Highlights

  • $20,000 signing bonus
  • Guaranteed compensation during your first year
  • Earnings potential of $180,000–$400,000+
  • Percentage-of-production compensation model based on experience
  • No production targets or quotas
  • Established patient base with consistent demand
  • Predominantly PPO practice
  • Comprehensive general dentistry
  • Full practice management support, including marketing, scheduling, patient flow, and administrative services
  • Collaborative clinical environment focused on quality patient care

Student Loan Repayment Opportunity

Gentle Dental Irvington is an approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Eligible providers may qualify for up to $150,000 in student loan repayment, depending on NHSC program eligibility and service commitment requirements.

Clinical Support & Professional Growth

We’re committed to helping our Doctors continue developing throughout their careers. Clinical resources include:

  • Access to in-house Board Eligible and Board Certified specialists for collaboration and referrals
  • Clinical mentorship for both newer and experienced Dentists
  • Generous continuing education support
  • In-house CE programs and external CE funding
  • Advanced dental technology, including 3D iTero scanners and laser dentistry technology
  • In-house technology certification programs

Our goal is to provide the clinical support and resources you need to continue growing while maintaining autonomy and a healthy work-life balance.

Schedule

  • Full-time
  • 4–5 days per week
  • Monday through Friday

Practice Location

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

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Additional pre-tax savings programs
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Continuing education support
  • Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
  • Arizona state licensure reimbursement for qualifying relocating candidates

Why Tucson?

Tucson combines year-round sunshine and access to outdoor recreation with the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Hiking, cycling, golf, dining, arts, and Southwestern culture make the area an attractive place to build both a career and a life.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Current Arizona dental license, or ability to obtain one prior to employment
  • Current CPR certification
  • DEA registration and NPI number, or ability to obtain as required

Build Your Career with Gentle Dental

If you’re looking for an opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry with clinical autonomy, an established patient base, mentorship, and the support of an experienced dental organization, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about joining Gentle Dental Irvington in Tucson.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dental care to an established patient base in a collaborative clinical environment. Maintain high-quality patient care while utilizing operational resources and advanced dental technology.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planning3D iTero scanningPPO practice management

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
26% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Dentistry (Dental) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,596 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,425/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About InterDent Service

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Benefits & Perks

$20,000 signing bonus
NHSC Loan Repayment up to $150,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Additional pre-tax savings programs
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Malpractice insurance