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Altius Dental
Gilmer, Texas

Full-Time General Dentist Needed - Gilmer, TX

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Altius Dental is seeking a skilled and compassionate Full-Time General Dentist to join our established dental practice in Gilmer, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who values clinical autonomy, quality patient care, and working alongside a supportive dental team.

The selected dentist will provide comprehensive general dentistry services while developing long-term relationships with patients in the Gilmer community.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive dental examinations and diagnose oral health conditions
  • Create and present individualized treatment plans
  • Provide preventive, restorative, and general dentistry services

Perform procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, and other treatments within the provider’s experience and scope of practice

  • Maintain complete and timely clinical documentation
  • Educate patients regarding treatment recommendations and oral health
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members
  • Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and compliance standards

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active Texas dental license in good standing
  • Current DEA registration, when applicable
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills
  • Commitment to providing ethical and high-quality dental care

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Full-time schedule
  • Established patient base
  • Clinical autonomy
  • Supportive clinical and operational team
  • Opportunity for long-term professional growth

If you are interested in building your career with an established dental organization and serving the Gilmer community, we encourage you to apply and learn more about this opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Oral Health DiagnosisTreatment PlanningPreventive DentistryRestorative DentistryPatient EducationClinical Compliance

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
75%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
21%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Gilmer

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Longview, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Altius Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Full-time schedule
Established patient base
Clinical autonomy
Supportive clinical and operational team
Opportunity for long-term professional growth
Professional liability insurance