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Dental Care Alliance
Fairfax, Virginia

General Dentist

DentistPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Smiles at Fairfax Corner is looking for a passionate and skilled Part Time Associate Dentist to join our thriving team in Fairfax! This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real impact, providing top-quality dental care in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

About Us

The team of dental professionals at Smiles at Fairfax Corner are committed to their work and enjoy working with patients in Fairfax Corner. Through trust and a patient-focused approach to care, our team provides high quality dental care services as a partner.

We’re located in the same building as California Pizza Kitchen at 4210 Fairfax Corner Ave W, Ste 220, inside the Fairfax Corner shopping center and next to the Rave Cinemas movie theater. Our office is close to public transportation and is easy to reach through the Fairfax Connector bus system.

What We Offer

  • Compensation & Incentives
  • Part Time Thursdays and Fridays

Clinical Autonomy to Diagnose and Treat Patients

  • Compensation range: % of Collections with uncapped earning potential!
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Student loan and financial wellness support through Candidly®, including personalized counseling, repayment optimization tools, and strategies to reduce financial stress; employer-sponsored student loan contributions may apply for eligible roles
  • Professional Growth & Practice Support
  • CE opportunities and professional development support
  • Collaborative, team-focused work environment with access to modern dental technology

How to Apply

If you are looking to advance your career in a modern, patient-centered practice, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry.

Qualifications

  • DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active VA dental license
  • Minimum of 4+ years hands-on practical experience
  • Valid DEA license
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and professional ethics

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Legal Disclaimer: We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The associate dentist will provide high-quality dental care services in a patient-focused environment. They are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients while maintaining clinical autonomy.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningPatient communication

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $285k (middle half $180k–$337k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Virginia173 active5,731 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentVirginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment173 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings598 in the last 30 days440 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 20 employers
5
<$235k
5
$235k-275k
10
$275k-315k
3
$350k
2
$355k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 20 employers
CME allowance
67%
401k / retirement match
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Visa sponsorship
24%
Loan repayment
19% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Smile Brands · Murphy, Texas

$200k-$400k
#3

Dentist

$290k-$350k
#4

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
+ 24 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 Dental Care Alliance

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Compensation range: % of Collections with uncapped earning potential
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Student loan and financial wellness support through Candidly®
CE opportunities and professional development support

Living in Fairfax

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$683k
Typical market rent
$2,456/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.