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Eastern Dental
Oakhurst, New Jersey

General Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$400k

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Eastern Dental of Eatontown LLC - Oakhurst, NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $200000.00 - $400000.00Salary/year, Eastern Dental has been providing families with full-service dental care for over 50 years.

From children to seniors, our skilled team of dentists and specialists provide the highest level of dental care to ensure healthy and happy smiles. If you are caring, compassionate and have a true desire to help others, becoming a member of the Eastern Dental Family may be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a patient focused Dentist to care for our patients in our established, multi-specialty practice, utilizing a comprehensive approach to full-service dentistry. You will be paid a guaranteed hourly rate, or a percentage of your collections.

Whichever is higher We welcome those with a strong focus on quality, service and patient satisfaction. Duties and Responsibilities: Diagnose and treat patients with oral diseases Provide General Dentistry treatment and services to patients with clinically sound and compassionate care.

Educate patients about oral hygiene and preventive dental care Monitor patient progress and maintain treatment records Ensure in compliance regulatory agencies, and dental board procedures Work with staff to provide quality patient care services Address clinical issues promptly and accurately Show dedication and provide the highest quality of care to patients Benefits of working for Eastern Dental: Guaranteed daily rate plus uncapped earning potential Sponsorship available for candidates requiring work authorization Continuing Education Course allowance Work location & hours flexibility Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Senior Dentist Clinical Mentorship Eastern Dental has state of the art digital oral scanners and the latest cavity detection technology Qualifications: DDS / DMD degree from an accredited U.

S. Dental School Relevant NJ State Dental License active in good standing Ability to be credentialed with insurances and governmental insurance programs.

Excellent communication skills Proficient in performing regular checkups and dental procedures Required skills include critical thinking, decision making, active listening, complex problem solving The ability to deliver a caring and supportive environment to patients Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will diagnose and treat patients for oral diseases while providing comprehensive general dental care. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and maintaining accurate clinical treatment records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited U.S. dental school and possess an active, good-standing NJ State Dental License. The role requires the ability to be credentialed with insurance programs and demonstrate strong clinical and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Oral disease diagnosisPatient educationTreatment planningClinical documentationRegulatory compliance

General Dentistry Career Context

Eastern Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% 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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$275k-335k
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$455k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
69% this job
401k / retirement match
69%
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
19%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Oakhurst

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$974k
Typical market rent
$2,583/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Eastern Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Avenel, New Jersey
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed daily rate plus uncapped earning potential
Sponsorship available for candidates requiring work authorization
Continuing Education Course allowance
Work location & hours flexibility
Medical Benefits
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Senior Dentist Clinical Mentorship