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BAM Dental Group
Houma, Louisiana

Dentist

Dental Top 10% in General Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$200K - $300K/yr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Dentist- Full or Part Time
  • Affordable Smiles of Houma
  • Houma, Louisiana

About Us

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new dental practice in Houma, Louisiana, built from the ground up to deliver exceptional patient care in a modern, fully equipped setting. We are seeking a dedicated, patient-centered Dentist to join us in launching and growing this exciting new location.

Why Join Us?

Newly Constructed Facility: Work in a beautiful, state-of-the-art office designed for clinical efficiency and patient comfort.

Full Administrative Support: Focus on what truly matters—providing high-quality care—while our experienced administrative team handles marketing, HR, payroll, accounting, facility management, and more.

Collaborative Dental Community: Be part of a broader network of supportive, experienced dentists across our organization.

Growth Opportunity: As this is a brand-new practice, you’ll play a key role in building and shaping its long-term success.

Employee Benefits

  • Ownership Potential
  • Group health insurance
  • Flexible time off
  • $1,500 in CE reimbursement per year
  • Free life insurance
  • 401k Plan
  • Options for vision, cancer, disability, and accident insurance plans
  • Visa and permanent residency sponsorship
  • In office training including yearly ACLS and OSHA

Experience and Educational Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

Current Licensure and good standing with American Dental Association (ADA) and the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Provide general dentistry services, including dental extractions and prosthodontics.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations while maintaining accurate medical documentation.
  • Utilize dental software such as Dentrix for patient records management.
  • Deliver exceptional patient care, addressing concerns and educating patients on oral health.
  • Collaborate with dental staff to enhance patient experience and streamline office operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DDM degree. Current licensure and good standing with the ADA and the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningHIPAA ComplianceOSHA CompliancePatient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at BAM Dental Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 876 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

BAM Dental Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 6 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $283k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 23 employers

15
<$280k
4
$280k-345k
6
$345k-410k
4
$410k-475k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 23 employers

CME allowance
69%
401k / retirement match
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the top 10% of 876 General Dentistry (Dental) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Houma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,315/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About BAM Dental Group

Health, Wellness & Fitness
San Antonio, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Ownership Potential
Group Health Insurance
Flexible Time Off
$1,500 CE Reimbursement
Free Life Insurance
401k Plan
Vision Insurance
Cancer Insurance