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Mount Vernon, Washington

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Listed compensation

$150k-$400k

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Job Description

Full-time General Dentist Opportunity in Mount Vernon, WA.

Guaranteed Daily Rate | 6-Week Assignment | Full-Time or Part-Time Assignment | Opportunity for Permanent Employment

Gentle Dental is seeking a skilled full-time or part-time Temporary General Dentist to join our established Grossmont practice in Mount Vernon, WA, covering a planned leave of absence.

At Gentle Dental, part of the InterDent family of dental providers, we believe that a healthy smile is the foundation of a healthy life—and so is a supportive, mission-driven team. With over 170 practices across the West Coast and beyond, we’re more than just a dental network—we’re a community rooted in quality care, clinical autonomy, and team empowerment.

Whether you’re a dental professional, practice leader, or support team member, you’ll find a culture that values your growth, respects your expertise, and champions work-life balance. At Gentle Dental, we don’t just care for patients—we care for each other.

Position Details

  • * Guaranteed daily rate throughout the entire assignment
  • Approximately 6-week assignment
  • Full-time or part-time schedule available
  • Fully staffed office with experienced hygienists, assistants, and administrative support
  • Established patient base with a productive schedule from day one
  • Malpractice coverage provided
  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent role if desired
  • Full time Dentist expected to make between $150,000 and $400,000

Schedule

  • 2-3 days a week
  • Thursdays Required

Location

  • 324 E College Way, STE101, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273

Benefits Include

  • 401K
  • CE credits
  • Malpractice

Position Qualifications:

  • 2 years of experience preferred, but open to new grads
  • Accredited Dental School Graduate
  • Current WA State Dental License (or the ability to acquire one by time of employment)
  • Other licenses/certifications such as CPR, DEA, NPI

We focus on a commitment to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking out innovative and creative approaches to support our patients and teams.

To comply with Washington State’s pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to send any notices of noncompliance:

Recruiting@InterDent.com [Recruiting@InterDent.com]

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dental care to an established patient base in a fully staffed practice. Collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited dental school and hold a current Washington State Dental License. Two years of clinical experience is preferred, though new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

General dentistryCommunicationTeam collaboration

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 41 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 41% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $257k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$150k–$400kDentist median $194k (middle half $180k–$250k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$257k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Washington160 active5,623 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 41% no call · 80% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Dentist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$285k
11
$285k-350k
2
$350k-415k
1
$461k
2
$480k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Cali Dental · Lompoc, California

$275k-$600k
#2

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Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
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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 InterDent Service

Hospitals and Health Care
Inglewood, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice coverage
401K
CE credits
Opportunity for permanent employment

Living in Mount Vernon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$576k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,402/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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