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PDS Health
Layton, Utah

Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160k-$390k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Now is the time to join Layton Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

Welcome Bonus Of $25,000!

Associate Dentist

At PDS Health, we’re leading integrated healthcare with a patient centric approach. The Associate Dentist role is an exceptional opportunity for recent dental graduates and experienced professionals alike to deliver high-quality care, grow their careers, and receive mentorship from Owner Dentists. With advanced technology, CE, and a collaborative environment, this role supports clinicians committed to excellent patient outcomes and clinical growth.

About PDS Health

PDS Health fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a leading integrated healthcare organization, we empower providers with a robust platform, advanced tools, mentorship, Continuing Education (CE), and ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Dentist, you will:

  • Provide high-quality comprehensive dental care, prioritizing patient comfort and outcomes.
  • Partner with Owner Dentists for coaching and mentorship.
  • Expand your skills with extensive CE opportunities.
  • Collaborate with in-house specialists to deliver the best patient outcomes possible.
  • Use advanced technology, including CAD/CAM, CBCT, AI saliva screening, and EPIC health records.
  • Align with the Owner Dentist on clinical standards and patient outcomes.

Why Work at PDS Health?

  • Mentorship from experienced professionals.
  • Access to 600+ hours of CE.
  • State-of-the-art, digitized practices.
  • Collaboration with integrated healthcare providers.
  • Clear path to practice ownership.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive earnings ($160,000–$390,000 annually).
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) with company contributions and malpractice insurance.

If you’re ready to advance your career, deliver exceptional patient care, and join a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Requirements

This role is open to recent dental graduates and experienced professionals seeking mentorship and clinical growth. Candidates must be committed to delivering high-quality care and aligning with established clinical standards.

Key Skills

Clinical mentorship

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 45 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 87% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $278k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$160k–$390kDentist median $270k (middle half $250k–$300k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$278k in purchasing powerUtah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Utah14 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Utah78 active5,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 87% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings628 in the last 30 days420 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Utah figures use all dentists: too few Utah General Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 13 employers
2
<$240k
4
$240k-280k
8
$280k-320k
2
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 13 employers
CME allowance
73%
401k / retirement match
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Visa sponsorship
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#3

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Staff Dentist

$191k-$304k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

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 PDS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Henderson, Nevada
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Welcome Bonus $25,000
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company contributions
Malpractice insurance
600+ hours of CE
Mentorship from Owner Dentists
Path to practice ownership

Living in Layton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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