Dentist
Listed compensation
$155k-$170k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Let’s change East Texas, together, by creating beautiful smiles! Bethesda Health Clinic’s mission is to provide hope and healing to our community through medical and dental care. We are a faith-based organization, and our team comes to work every day ready to make a tangible difference in the community. We take zero insurance and work hard to restore smiles and alleviate pain. Here you won’t have a quota to meet or unnecessary add-ons to sell, you will just change lives.
Our patients are grateful for the care they receive and cannot wait to meet YOU, our new dentist!
If you are looking for more than just a job, we are looking for you. We are looking for someone who wants to make an impact in their community and who loves to help others. Think back to what drove you to become a dentist and the feeling you get from giving someone a second chance with a new smile; that is what you will find every day at Bethesda Health Clinic.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with a diverse range of patients and be excited to work in conjunction with our team to deliver dental services in a professional manner. The right individual for this position will have excellent management and communication skills as well as strong technical skills, and will enjoy opportunities for professional development.
Responsibilities for Dentist
- Provide general dental care by fixing or removing damaged teeth
- Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities
- Performing exams and evaluating x-rays to determine a patient’s health
- Developing treatment plans to deal with any dental health issues
- Administering or prescribing medications to decrease pain and improve patient health
- Interacting with patients and instruct them on proper oral care
- Recommend patients to dental specialists as needed for procedures
- Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatment given to them
- Work with front desk to keep schedule full
Qualifications for Dentist
- Doctoral degree in dental medicine
- Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas
- Continuing education courses for new procedures and standards
- Additional experience, certifications, or licensing may be required
- Experience working in accordance with HIPAA and other medical privacy laws
- Professional and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients
- Personal accountability and attention to detail required
- Experience working in a high-volume dental office and delivering exceptional care
- Willingness to comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding dental and health care.
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including extractions, root canals, and cavity fillings, while developing treatment plans for patients. They are also responsible for evaluating x-rays, maintaining accurate patient records, and coordinating with the front desk to manage the clinic schedule.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in dental medicine and possess a valid license to practice dentistry in the state of Texas. Additionally, they should have experience working in high-volume dental settings and demonstrate a strong understanding of HIPAA and medical privacy laws.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $155k–$170k | Dentist median $300k (middle half $215k–$375k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$167k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Texas | 461 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$163k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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About Bethesda Health Clinic
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tyler
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $265k≈ 1.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,259/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.