Dentist - $40,000 Signing Bonus
Listed compensation
$200k-$400k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
General Dentist – RENO/Sparks, Nevada
Full-Time | $40,000 Sign-On Bonus | NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible
Gentle Dental is seeking a Full-Time General Dentist to join our established Sparks practice, serving the greater Reno market.
Whether you’re an experienced Dentist looking for a strong patient base or a recent graduate seeking mentorship and clinical support, this opportunity provides the autonomy, resources, and experienced team needed to build a rewarding long-term career.
Why Join Gentle Dental?
At Gentle Dental, part of the InterDent family of dental providers, we believe exceptional patient care starts with supported and empowered clinicians.
Our Doctors benefit from the resources of an established dental organization while maintaining the clinical autonomy to practice comprehensive dentistry.
With experienced teams, modern technology, and access to in-house specialists, you can focus on providing excellent patient care while continuing to grow professionally.
Position Highlights
- $40,000 sign-on bonus
- NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible
- Guaranteed daily rate during your transition and ramp-up period
- Earnings potential of $200,000–$400,000+
- Production-based compensation based on experience
- Established patient base with consistent demand
- Predominantly PPO practice
- Comprehensive general dentistry
- Clinical autonomy with strong operational support
- Modern dental technology and clinical resources
- Mentorship available for newer Dentists
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for long-term growth and leadership development
Student Loan Repayment Opportunity
Gentle Dental Sparks is an approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.
Eligible Dentists may qualify for NHSC student loan repayment assistance in exchange for a qualifying service commitment.
Loan repayment award amounts and eligibility are determined by the NHSC and may vary based on the specific program, qualifying educational debt, service commitment, and other applicable program requirements.
For Dentists carrying student loan debt, this opportunity provides the potential to combine a rewarding clinical career with meaningful loan repayment assistance.
Clinical Support
You’ll have access to a collaborative network of in-house Board Eligible and Board Certified specialists to support referrals and specialty treatment needs.
Your Practice Team Also Includes
- Experienced dental hygienists and dental assistants
- Treatment coordinators and practice leadership
- Marketing and patient acquisition support
- Administrative and operational resources
- Continuing education and professional development support
Our goal is to give you the resources to focus on your patients, develop your clinical skills, and build a successful practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Schedule
- Full-time
- 5 days per week
- Monday through Friday
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Sparks
- 2399 Wingfield Hills Road, Suite 130
- Sparks, NV 89436
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Additional pre-tax savings plan
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Malpractice insurance
- Continuing education support
- Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
- Nevada state licensure reimbursement for qualifying relocating candidates
Why RENO/Sparks?
The Reno-Sparks area combines access to outdoor recreation with the amenities of a growing metropolitan community. Northern Nevada residents can enjoy proximity to Lake Tahoe, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golf, and water sports, along with Nevada’s lack of an individual state income tax.
For candidates relocating from other Western markets, Reno-Sparks offers an opportunity to build a dental career while enjoying everything Northern Nevada has to offer.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Current Nevada dental license, or ability to obtain one prior to employment
- Current CPR certification
- DEA registration and NPI number, or ability to obtain as required
- 2+ years of experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply
Build Your Career with Gentle Dental
If you’re looking for an opportunity that combines clinical autonomy, an established patient base, mentorship, NHSC loan repayment eligibility, and strong practice support, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about joining Gentle Dental Sparks and building your career in the Reno-Sparks community.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dental care to an established patient base while maintaining clinical autonomy. Collaborate with in-house specialists, hygienists, and assistants to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $300k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$300k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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