Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$350k

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Job Description

General Dentist – Full-Time

Wayne, MI | Full-Time 5 Days | $200,000–$350,000+ | Clinical Autonomy

Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is hiring a General Dentist for our established practices in Wayne and Ann Arbor, MI. Backed by 40+ years in dentistry, this role offers strong patient flow, modern technology, predictable income, and the autonomy to focus on high-quality patient care. This opportunity is ideal for a confident dentist seeking long-term stability without sacrificing control over how they practice.

  • Opportunity Overview
  • Location – You will be rotating between 2 locations:
  • 38110 Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI 48184
  • 2360 East Stadium Blvd, Suite 14, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • 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 – 6-8-operatory, fully digital, with Itero digital scanning
  • Imaging Technology – Panorex with VideaAI technology
  • Clinical tools – Henry Schein formulary, Perio Protect Therapy, and Curodont
  • Why Dentists Choose Great Expressions
  • Clinical autonomy – you lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care
  • Strong earning potential – average daily production of $3,000–$5,000
  • Supportive team – fulltime General Dentist, office manager, hygienist, assistants, and care coordinators
  • Stability – backed by 40+ years of operational excellence

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

The General Dentist will lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care across two established practice locations. They are responsible for maintaining high-quality clinical standards while utilizing modern dental technology and collaborating with a supportive office team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed General Dentist or in the process of obtaining licensure in the state of Michigan. A patient-focused, ethical approach to care and a collaborative mindset are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dentistryClinical leadership

Dental Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $286k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

What does the Dentist market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$286k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Michigan145 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment145 active listings, Oct 2026
Great Expressions Dental Centerssilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index59 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
7
<$275k
0
$275k-300k
9
$300k-325k
1
$340k
5
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 17 employers
CME allowance
74% this job
401k / retirement match
68%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Visa sponsorship
11%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Dental365 · Medford, New York

$150k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

General Dentist

$150k-$350k
#4

Lead Dentist

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+ 20 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.

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About Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dentists
Southfield, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Malpractice insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accident insurance
Pet insurance

Living in Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,166/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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