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Cherry Tree Dental
Wausau, Wisconsin

General Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • General Dentist | Wausau, Wisconsin Area
  • Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity with a Sign-On Bonus
  • Cherry Tree Dental

Are you looking for a practice where you can build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with an experienced team, and enjoy the autonomy to practice dentistry the way you were trained? Cherry Tree Dental is growing, and we're seeking a General Dentist to join one of our thriving practices in the Wausau, Wisconsin area.

This opportunity is ideal for a patient-focused clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality care while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Why Cherry Tree Dental?

At Cherry Tree Dental, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care while supporting our providers' professional and personal success. You'll enjoy:

  • A collaborative team of experienced dental professionals who value partnership and clinical excellence
  • A modern, fully digital practice equipped with advanced technology and quality materials
  • Clinical autonomy and the freedom to make treatment decisions in the best interest of your patients
  • A strong patient base and established reputation within the community
  • Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling options

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your long-term success and well-being.

Compensation

Earn the greater of a guaranteed minimum salary or a percentage of collections

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with significant employer contributions
  • Employer-paid dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
  • 100% vested employer 401(k) contribution
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • 409A deferred compensation plan
  • Up to four weeks of PTO during your first year
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)
  • Employer-paid malpractice insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage

What You'll Do

As a General Dentist with Cherry Tree Dental, you will:

  • Provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages
  • Diagnose oral health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Educate patients on preventive care and treatment options
  • Collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and clinical team members to deliver exceptional patient experiences
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
  • Build lasting relationships with patients while promoting lifelong oral health

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school
  • Wisconsin dental license or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Join a Growing Dental Organization

At Cherry Tree Dental, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and supports you in providing exceptional care to every patient. If you're ready to advance your career in a collaborative and welcoming environment, we'd love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages and develop individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with the clinical team to educate patients on preventive care and maintain accurate patient records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dentistryTreatment planningOral health diagnosisTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Cherry Tree Dental 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

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $225k (middle half $170k–$250k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Wisconsin28 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Wisconsin171 active5,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentWisconsin healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 12% offer loan repayment171 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings250 in the last 30 days204 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Wisconsin figures use all dentists: too few Wisconsin Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 13 employers
4
<$260k
1
$260k
7
$290k-320k
0
$320k-350k
3
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs
401k / retirement match
62% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Visa sponsorship
31%
Loan repayment
23% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% 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 Cherry Tree Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance with significant employer contributions
Employer-paid dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
100% vested employer 401(k) contribution
Continuing education reimbursement
Student loan repayment assistance
409A deferred compensation plan

Living in Wausau

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$954/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.