Part-Time Dentist

DentalPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

About the Role

It is the role of the Dentist to diagnose, treat and advise our patients on various dental issues.

What You'll Do

Examine Patients’ Medical Records

Prepare patients for treatment (e. g. by applying oral sedation or anesthesia)

  • Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
  • Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
  • Conduct tooth extractions and root canal procedures
  • Perform surgeries on diseased tissues and bones
  • Prescribe medication as needed
  • Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use

Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e. g. by scheduling regular check-ups)

Qualifications

  • A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
  • Experience working with diverse communities preferred

Bilingual Spanish Speaking Preferred

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession
  • BLS Certification required.
  • Additional training and certification in pediatric dental preferred but not required

Continuing Education and Training Requirements

Participates in training required by the funding source and/or required by licensing board.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist is responsible for diagnosing and treating various dental issues, including performing surgeries, extractions, and root canals. They also educate patients on oral hygiene and promote preventive dental care practices.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

DiagnosisTooth extractionAnesthesia administrationPatient educationX-ray interpretationCompassionate careClinical documentation

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% 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.

Top Dentist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 28 employers

15
<$265k
8
$265k-330k
3
$330k-395k
2
$395k-460k
2
$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
75%
CME allowance
46% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist

$200k-$450k
#4

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

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.

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
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.