Dentist
Listed compensation
$160K–$185K /yr
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The Opportunity
Northland Health Centers is hiring a Dentist to help expand access to quality oral healthcare as a Mission-Driven Organization. In this onsite role, you’ll provide comprehensive dental care while continuing to develop skills in patient-centered treatment and strong clinical decision-making.
Key responsibilities include diagnosing oral conditions and creating treatment plans; restoring and preserving teeth and gums; providing preventive services and patient education; fitting dental appliances when needed; and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Required Qualifications
- DDS or DMD
- Licensed to practice in the State of North Dakota
- DEA registration
- Strong Clinical Judgment and Excellent Communication Skills
If you’re ready to launch your career and grow with a supportive team, apply today.
Total Rewards
Compensation and support include $160,000–$185,000 per year, a signing bonus, and relocating/moving reimbursement. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; a Health Savings Account; Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays; Continuing Education; and License Renewal support.
As a Mission-Driven Organization and National Health Service Corps site, Northland Health Centers also offers access to Student Loan Repayment Programs (eligibility-based), and more.
Your Typical Day
Our onsite hours remain consistent-Monday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM-providing a predictable schedule that supports exceptional patient care.
Throughout the day, you'll balance comprehensive exams, patient consultations, and clinical procedures while educating patients and ensuring they feel informed and comfortable with their treatment.
Working alongside a collaborative dental team, you'll help maintain an efficient schedule, accurately document patient care, and coordinate follow-up treatment.
As part of our mission-driven organization, you'll care for a diverse patient population that offers meaningful clinical experiences, allowing you to strengthen your clinical skills, exercise sound judgment, and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Northland Health Centers has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose oral conditions, develop treatment plans, and provide comprehensive restorative and preventive dental care, including fitting dental appliances when needed. Educate patients, maintain accurate clinical records, and coordinate follow-up care as part of a collaborative dental team.
Requirements
Requires a DDS or DMD, a license to practice in North Dakota, and DEA registration. Candidates should have strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $194k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $160k–$185k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)382 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$194k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in North Dakota | 16 active | 5,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 79% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 221 in the last 30 days | 212 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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