Advantage Dental+ logo
Advantage Dental+
Dothan, Alabama

New Grad Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Friday

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

A supportive team, patient-first mentality, and industry-leading benefits package are what you will enjoy as a member of our team. Are these missing in your career? Let's connect to discuss our opportunities.

We are seeking a New Grad Dentist who shares our passion for patient care, education, and professional growth. This is a great opportunity for a new dentist looking to develop clinical confidence while receiving hands-on mentorship and support.

This position is based out of our Dothan practice and will provide support across both our Dothan and Enterprise offices. The preferred schedule is Tuesday–Friday, with a schedule consisting of 2 days in Dothan and 2 days in Enterprise.

We provide the necessary support for our providers to be successful. While you focus on patient care with complete clinical independence, we focus on the other aspects of the practice including Clinical Development, Marketing, IT, HR, Operations Management, Compliance, Accounting & Finance, etc.

As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a tremendous benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities of Our Dentists

  • Diagnose and provide the appropriate treatment for patients while holding to the highest standards for patient care
  • Educate patients and guardians on the importance of maintaining proper oral health and outlining goals for both medical and dental health considerations
  • Develop a welcoming, supportive atmosphere for patients to help them feel comfortable with receiving treatment and encourage patient retention
  • Partner with all team members in fostering a collaborative environment

Qualifications to Join Us as a Dentist

  • DDS or DMD
  • Hold a current, or willing to obtain, the Dentist licensure and certifications required by the state, with no adverse actions
  • New graduate dentist preferred

Qualifications

Benefits Available

  • Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
  • 401k
  • Uniforms/Scrubs Provided
  • Continuing Education
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Employee Referral Program Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Sign-On and Relocation Bonuses -- eligibility based on location

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and provide high-standard dental treatments while educating patients on oral health. Foster a welcoming atmosphere and collaborate with team members to ensure patient retention and care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Dental DiagnosisPatient EducationClinical TreatmentOral Health MaintenanceCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates New Grad Dentist at Advantage Dental+ a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)406 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Alabama15 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Alabama48 active5,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings250 in the last 30 days204 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Alabama figures use all dentists: too few Alabama Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs
3
<$260k
1
$260k
6
$290k-320k
0
$320k-350k
3
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs
401k / retirement match
58% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Visa sponsorship
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Periodontist

Westphalia Holdings · Lubbock, Texas

$1,500/day
#2

Dentist

Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#3

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Locum General Dentist

$234k-$312k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Advantage Dental+ logo

About Advantage Dental+

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
401k
Uniforms/Scrubs Provided
Continuing Education
Malpractice Insurance
Employee Referral Program Bonuses
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Living in Dothan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$206k
Typical market rent
$1,210/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
83.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dothan, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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