General Dentist
Listed compensation
$142k-$160k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Are you searching for a meaningful career with competitive pay and exceptional benefits? If so, Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is the place for you!
For more than 50 years, NMHSI—a nonprofit community health center—has been committed to improving the health and wellness of communities across Northwest Michigan. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Dentist to join our Shelby dental team in beautiful Oceana County.
About the Role
The Dentist plays a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centered dental care for individuals and families, including uninsured and underserved populations. This position includes preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education to support long-term oral health.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive preventive and restorative dental services
- Diagnose dental diseases and create appropriate treatment plans
- Perform fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, and dentures
- Deliver anesthesia and supervise nitrous oxide use as needed
- Educate patients on treatment plans and oral hygiene practices
- Maintain accurate electronic dental records
- Collaborate with medical and behavioral health providers as part of an integrated care team
- Uphold infection control, PPE standards, and clinical safety protocols
Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree (DDS or DMD)
- Active Michigan Dental License
- Active DEA license
- Two or more years of dentistry experience preferred (not required)
- Experience in community health preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, but not required
Why Join Nmhsi?
As a team member with NMHSI, you become eligible for an outstanding benefits package 30 days after employment, including:
Health & Insurance Benefits
- Medical benefits through BCBS of Michigan or BCN
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Employer-sponsored group term life insurance
- Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (available immediately)
- Voluntary life insurance options
Paid Time & Work–Life Balance
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Benefits
- 401(k) with Roth option and employer match
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
If you are seeking a rewarding role where your work strengthens community health and supports a dedicated nonprofit mission, we encourage you to apply.
Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $157k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $142k–$160k | Dentist median $313k (middle half $200k–$325k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$157k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentistry listings in Michigan | 38 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Michigan | 148 active | 5,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment148 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 241 in the last 30 days | 184 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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