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Houston, Texas

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$185k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive dental examinations, evaluations, and treatment planning.
  • Diagnose oral health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide general dentistry services, including fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, and other restorative procedures.
  • Review and interpret dental X-rays and other diagnostic imaging.
  • Administer local anesthesia as appropriate.
  • Perform routine and complex restorative dental procedures.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment options.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
  • Clearly explain diagnoses, treatment recommendations, risks, benefits, and alternatives to patients.
  • Monitor patient progress and provide appropriate follow-up care.
  • Collaborate with Dental Assistants and Hygienists to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care.
  • Maintain strict infection-control, OSHA, HIPAA, and safety standards.
  • Stay current with developments in dentistry, technology, materials, and treatment techniques.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development.
  • Build trust and positive relationships with patients and families.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, professional, and positive office culture.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
  • Active and unrestricted state dental license.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification.
  • DEA registration, if required for the position.
  • Proven experience providing comprehensive general dentistry services.
  • Strong knowledge of dental procedures, treatment planning, and clinical protocols.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively with Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and administrative staff.
  • Strong commitment to patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental practice.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience practicing general dentistry.
  • Experience with digital radiography and electronic dental records.
  • Experience with crowns, bridges, restorative dentistry, and extractions.
  • Experience with Dentrix or similar dental practice management software.
  • Membership in the ADA or applicable state dental association.
  • Experience working in a high-volume dental practice.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Monthly performance incentives
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Modern dental technology and equipment
  • Supportive clinical team
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative and patient-focused work environment

$150,000 - $185,000 a year

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Oral hygiene educationPatient records managementPatient communicationTeam collaborationOSHA compliance

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$168k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $173k 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 ~$168k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 22 employers

10
<$260k
9
$260k-325k
2
$325k-390k
5
$390k-455k
2
$455k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist

$200k-$450k
#4

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
+ 26 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 Confidential Employer

Software Development
Denver, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Monthly performance incentives
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Continuing education opportunities
Modern dental technology and equipment

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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