General Dentist | National Dental | Chelsea, NY
Listed compensation
$208k-$260k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- General Dentist | National Dental Chelsea
- Location: National Dental Chelsea | 241 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
- Schedule: Full Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 1-hour lunch
- Compensation: 33% of adjusted net production + $800–$1,000/day ramp-up guarantee for the first 4–6 months, based on experience
- Practice Mix: PPO / Fee-for-Service
National Dental Chelsea is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our established Manhattan practice. This is an opportunity for a comprehensive provider who wants an established patient base, clinical autonomy, and the ability to continue expanding their procedure mix within a PPO and fee-for-service environment.
About the Practice
National Dental Chelsea provides comprehensive dental care in the heart of Manhattan. We’re looking for a provider who delivers high-quality dentistry, communicates effectively with patients, and takes ownership of diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning.
The practice is part of United Dental Corporation (UDC), providing the resources and operational support of a larger dental organization while maintaining the clinical environment and patient relationships of a local practice.
What We Offer
- 33% of adjusted net production
- $800–$1,000/day ramp-up guarantee for the first 4–6 months, based on experience
- Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
- PPO and fee-for-service patient mix
- Clinical autonomy over diagnosis and treatment planning
- Opportunity to provide comprehensive dentistry and keep procedures in-house
- Straumann implant training opportunities
- Invisalign training and certification opportunities through Align Technology
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Operational support through UDC
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a comprehensive General Dentist who is confident in treatment planning, communicates well with patients, and is interested in continuing to expand clinically.
Preferred experience includes restorative and cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery and extractions, clear aligner therapy, and implant restoration and/or placement.
About National Dental + UDC
National Dental is part of United Dental Corporation (UDC), a dental partnership organization that supports established practices while preserving their local identity and clinical autonomy.
UDC provides operational resources, continuing education, and professional development support, allowing providers to remain focused on clinical care, treatment planning, and building long-term patient relationships.
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active New York Dental License
- Active DEA Registration
- Strong patient communication and education skills
- Comprehensive treatment-planning ability
- Commitment to high-quality patient care
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education and professional development support
Clinical Support + Continuing Education
National Dental Chelsea offers a strong practice management team, allowing providers to stay focused on patient care, treatment planning, and clinical production.
Through UDC, doctors also have access to continuing education and professional development opportunities, including:
- Guided implant placement training through the Straumann partnership
- Invisalign training and certification opportunities through Align Technology
- Opportunities to expand clinical skills and keep more comprehensive treatment in-house
- Support from an experienced practice management and operational team
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures, while maintaining clinical autonomy. They are responsible for effective patient communication, accurate diagnosis, and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active New York Dental License and DEA registration. Strong clinical skills in treatment planning and a commitment to high-quality patient care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 31% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$234k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $217k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $876k
- Typical market rent
- $4,154/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.