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Guardian Dentistry Partners
Falls Church, Virginia

Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Location: Dental Health Center of Northern Virginia

Modern, Family-Oriented Practice | Path to Partnership

Join our established family dentistry practice where clinical excellence, team collaboration, and patient trust are our top priorities. We offer you a thriving environment with strong new patient flow, modern technology, and unmatched support for your professional growth.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time or part-time General Dentist position
  • Minimum expected salary: $150,000/year with unlimited earning potential based on collections
  • PPO & Fee-for-Service (FFS) patient base – No Medicaid
  • Mentorship and clear Doctor Development Plan
  • Path to Partnership with no upfront cost

Why Join Our Dental Family?

  • Busy, family-focused practice with strong patient loyalty
  • Consistent new patient flow and full clinical schedule
  • State-of-the-art digital technology, including iTero scanners and 3D imaging
  • Clinical autonomy with support from experienced leadership
  • Team culture built on trust, compassion, and excellence
  • Annual team mission trips to the Dominican Republic

Compensation & Benefits

  • $150,000 minimum expected salary – move to higher earnings through collections
  • Health benefits available for team members working 20+ hours/week
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • 401(k) with immediate eligibility
  • $2,000 Annual CE Allowance + In-house Continuing Education opportunities
  • Covered DEA license renewal and professional dues
  • What We’re Looking For
  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental program
  • Active State Dental License & DEA License

Competency in Comprehensive Dentistry Including

  • Restorative procedures
  • Extractions (simple and surgical)
  • Crown & Bridge
  • Endodontics (Root Canals) iTero scanning
  • Implant placement experience is a plus, but not required
  • Excellent communication skills & a collaborative spirit
  • Committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience
  • How We Support Your Success
  • Collaborative case review sessions with peers and mentors
  • Access to industry-leading clinical and leadership development resources
  • Dedicated support team to handle admin, billing, and scheduling
  • Transparent growth path through our Doctor Development Plan
  • Backed by Guardian Dentistry Partners – see our leadership team:
  • Ryan Cunningham
  • Dr. Hisham Barakat
  • Guardian Dentistry Partners
  • Take the Next Step in Your Career!

We’re more than just a dental office — we’re a community dedicated to your growth and patient care excellence. Let’s talk! Schedule a FaceTime or in-person tour of our beautiful, modern practice.

Apply now and discover what’s possible when you’re supported to thrive.

FLSA Status: Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive dental care including restorative procedures, extractions, and endodontics within a modern, family-oriented practice. Collaborate with the clinical team to maintain high standards of patient trust and clinical excellence.

Requirements

Must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental program and possess an active State Dental License and DEA License. Candidates should be proficient in general dentistry procedures and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Restorative dentistryPatient communicationDigital dentistry

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $191k–$320k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Virginia169 active5,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 80% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment169 active listings, Oct 2026
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.

Top Dentist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 16 employers
6
<$290k
11
$290k-360k
0
$360k-430k
0
$430k-500k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
CME allowance
69% this job
401k / retirement match
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Dental365 · Medford, New York

$150k-$500k
#2

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Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Lead Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

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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 Guardian Dentistry Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health benefits (20+ hrs/week)
Paid malpractice insurance
401(k) with immediate eligibility
$2,000 Annual CE Allowance
In-house Continuing Education
Covered DEA license renewal
Professional dues covered
Path to Partnership (no upfront cost)

Living in Falls Church

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$776k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,534/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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