Dentist
Listed compensation
$160,000–$390,000 annually
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join PDS Health as a Associate Dentist – $160K-$390K, Mentorship in Sugar Land, Texas, United States. Now is the time to join Sugar Land Dental Group and Orthodontics. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $160K - $390K
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Access to 600+ hours of CE
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Clear path to practice ownership
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join PDS Health as a Associate Dentist – $160K-$390K, Mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide high-quality comprehensive dental care while prioritizing patient comfort and clinical outcomes. They will also collaborate with in-house specialists and partner with Owner Dentists for ongoing coaching and mentorship.
Requirements
This role is open to recent dental graduates and experienced professionals who are committed to clinical growth and excellent patient care. Candidates must be willing to align with established clinical standards and utilize advanced dental technologies.
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
PDS Health ranks #5 of 11 employers hiring Dentist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $283k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Dentist roles.
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