General Dentist
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Job Description
Join a High-Performing Practice While Making a Meaningful Impact
We are seeking an experienced, patient-focused, full-time General Dentist to join our team at our established and thriving dental practice, Family Dentistry of Mt. Pleasant in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist looking for a full-time position with a supportive clinical team, modern technology, and an established patient base.
Schedule: 4 clinical days per week
Compensation
- Production based compensation
- Compensation is negotiable for the right candidate
What You'll Do
- Deliver comprehensive general dentistry in a well-established practice
- Diagnose and treat patients using evidence-based clinical protocols
- Perform restorative, crown and bridge, emergency, and preventative procedures
- Collaborate with an experienced hygiene team to promote exceptional periodontal health
- Build trust with patients while maintaining high standards of clinical care and customer service
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with all regulatory standards
- Technology & Practice Environment
- Established patient base
- Experienced clinical and administrative support team
- Collaborative, patient-centered culture with a strong emphasis on comprehensive care
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation
- Modern, technology-forward practice
- Supportive and experienced team
Predictable Schedule
Opportunity to make an immediate impact while enjoying the charm of Mt. Pleasant, Tn
If you're an experienced general dentist who enjoys comprehensive dentistry and values a strong periodontal philosophy, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
Requirements
Ideal Candidate
- We're looking for a dentist who is clinically confident, efficient, and committed to providing outstanding patient care. The ideal candidate will have:
- Active Tennessee dental license (or ability to obtain one prior to start)
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
Strong Experience in Comprehensive General Dentistry
- A strong understanding of periodontal diagnosis and treatment, with a commitment to building and maintaining a healthy hygiene/perio culture
- Excellent communication and patient relationship skills
- Ability to integrate quickly into an established clinical team
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will deliver comprehensive general dentistry services, including restorative, crown and bridge, and preventative procedures. They will also collaborate with the hygiene team to maintain high standards of periodontal health and patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at TW New Dentistry P a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)416 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Tennessee | 102 active | 5,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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