General Dentist Needed
Listed compensation
$200k-$230k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
General Dentist – East Texas
Altius Dental is seeking a skilled and compassionate General Dentist to join our established practice in East Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated provider looking for a busy patient base, strong clinical support, and the freedom to practice with autonomy.
What We Offer
- Competitive guaranteed compensation with production incentives
- Sign-on bonus available
- Established patient base and consistent schedule
- Clinical autonomy
- Experienced dental assistants and office support
- CE and malpractice allowances
- Modern technology and well-equipped operatories
- Opportunities for long-term growth within the organization
What We’re Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Texas dental license
- Comfortable providing comprehensive general dentistry
- Strong communication and patient-care skills
Experience with Pediatric Patients Is a Plus
- Join a supportive team where you can focus on delivering excellent care while building a successful long-term career.
- Apply today or contact us directly to learn more about this East Texas opportunity!
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to an established patient base in an East Texas practice. They will work with a supportive team to deliver high-quality clinical services while maintaining autonomy in their practice.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Texas dental license. Strong communication skills and experience with pediatric patients are required or highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 51% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$215k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $221k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $200k–$230k | Dentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$300k)48 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$221k 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: 2% remote · 51% no call · 65% no weekends49 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 ~$215k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$15k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Dentist Jobs
22 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
22 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
General Dentist
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas
Dentist
Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas
General Dentist
$230k-$400kGeneral Dentist
$290k-$350kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Gilmer
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $256k≈ 1.3× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $986/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.5
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Longview, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.