Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$400k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
The Smilist is looking for a compassionate and skilled General Dentist ready to take on an excellent opportunity at our Mountainside, NJ dental practice. Providers enjoy full clinical autonomy to treat patients. The practice is modern with advanced technology that offers an exceptional experience to every patient, with teamwork culture second to none. Productive schedules and increased patient flow allows our dentists to focus on providing the best quality of care to each and every patient.
About The Practice
- Mixed Medicaid Patient Base
- Multi-Specialty, Multi-GP Practice
- Apply today and during our discussion we can ensure that we find the right practice and position for you.
General Dentist Benefits
- $200,000-400,000 Annual Income Potential
- Up to 10 CE credits a year through our exclusive Continuing Education
- Company-sponsored 401k with Company Match
- Malpractice Insurance Reimbursement
Preferred Education and Experience
Minimum of 2-4 years of Clinical Experience
DDS or DMD from an accredited university, active NJ license in good standing, and active/in process DEA license
- Broad Scope General Dentistry
- Ethical patient-centric provider
- Coachable, Team-Oriented
- Great work ethic, motivated for success
About The Smilist: The Smilist was founded in 2014 to create a dental organization with a strong brand that offers exceptional patient experiences. We are passionate about supporting our Dentists and teams as they seek to deliver exceptional patient care. Since its founding, The Smilist has rapidly grown to be one of the leading dental support organizations in the Northeast supporting over 100 locations. Our 5-star patient reviews reflect the passion of our doctors and support staff in providing an overall amazing experience for our patients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality general dental care to patients within a modern, multi-specialty practice environment. Maintain clinical autonomy while working collaboratively with a team to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited university and possess an active New Jersey dental license. A minimum of 2-4 years of clinical experience is required, along with an active or in-process DEA license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $276k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Mountainside
- Median 3-bed home ≈ 4.9× annual pay
- Typical rent ≈ 21% of gross pay
- Residents' average commute 39 min
- State income tax up to 10.8%
Zillow 3-bed ZHVI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Mountainside; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.