Pays $230k-$400k — Dentist market median is ~$325k (28 jobs) · Above average in Dental for work-life (6.4/10, vs 4,822 in this profession)
General Dentist
About the Role
General Dentist in Lubbock, TX. $230K-$400K average salary, $35K sign-on, no emergency call, flexible schedule.
Join Mortenson Dental Partners as a General Dentist – Sign-On Bonus, No Call in Lubbock, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $230K - $400K
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Visa sponsorship available.
- Income guarantee $200,000 for first year
- Earnings of 30%-32% of net collections
- Sign-on bonus $35,000
- CE development program
- One-on-one mentorship
- Clinical autonomy
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Mortenson Dental Partners in Lubbock, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care to patients as a general dentist within a patient-focused team. Engage in continuous professional development and utilize clinical autonomy while receiving administrative support.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from an accredited school. Requires a current, valid dental license, DEA certification, and CPR/BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Mortenson Dental Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental — ranked against 4,822 active Dental listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$315k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $324k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$315k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Dentist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 28 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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