Lead Dentist
Listed compensation
$200K - $350K
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Job Description
General Dentist – Full-Time
Burleson, TX | Full-Time 5 Days | $200,000–$350,000+ | Clinical Autonomy
Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is hiring a General Dentist for our practice in Burleson, TX. This opportunity is ideal for a confident, patient-focused dentist who is excited to help revitalize an established practice. You'll work alongside a supportive team to grow patient volume, strengthen community relationships and build a busy, rewarding schedule.
- Opportunity Overview
- Location – 225 SE John Jones Drive #103, Burleson, TX 76028 (Johnson County | Dallas Fort-Worth)
- Schedule – Full-time (5 days/week)
- Compensation – Generous daily guarantee and tiered % of production, with performance-based increases
- Earning potential – $200,000-$350,000+ annually
- Clinical autonomy – you lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care
- Stability – backed by 40+ years of operational excellence
- Practice Information & Clinical Resources
- Office setup – 7-operatory, fully digital office with Itero, heavy PPO payer mix
- Imaging Technology – Nomad with VideaAI technology
- Clinical tools – Henry Schein formulary, Perio Protect Therapy, and Curodont
Supportive team – office manager, hygienist, assistants, care coordinators as well as a periodontist and orthodontist on site
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive health – medical, dental, and vision
- Full insurance package – malpractice, life, disability, accident, and pet insurance
- Clinical mentorship & continuing education – dynamic CE program and personalized clinical development
- Professional development & wellness fund – $2,000 annually for certifications, licensure, team culture, or wellness (massage, chiropractic care, and more)
- Wellness program – Personify Health resources and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discounts – access nationwide savings through PerkSpot
- What You’ll Bring
- Licensure – Licensed General Dentist (or soon-to-be) in the state of practice
- Care approach – Patient-focused, ethical approach to care
- Mindset – Interest in long-term, collaborative team environments
Next Steps
Looking for your next step in dentistry with greater control and income potential? Apply today to explore this opportunity with GEDC.
GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care to revitalize an established dental practice. Work collaboratively with a supportive team to grow patient volume and strengthen community relationships.
Requirements
Must be a licensed General Dentist in the state of practice. Requires a patient-focused, ethical approach to care and a desire for a long-term collaborative environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Dentist at Great Expressions Dental Centers 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
Great Expressions Dental Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 65 active listings.
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $200k–$350k | Dentist median $263k (middle half $226k–$300k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$283k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentistry listings in Texas | 115 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Texas | 465 active | 5,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 27% no call · 84% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 2% offer loan repayment465 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 250 in the last 30 days | 204 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Great Expressions Dental Centers | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index65 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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