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Hilb Group | HR Consulting
Boston, Massachusetts

General Dentist

Dental Above average in General Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$145K - $150K

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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

Job Description

General Dentist | Charlestown, MA

Join a busy, growing dental practice while providing patient focused care daily. TeamstersCare is seeking a dependable, people-oriented General Dentist to join their established practice serving the union members and their beneficiaries.

Teamsters offers outstanding benefits, career stability and the opportunity to be part of one of the most prominent unions in New England!

A valid Massachusetts Dental License is required.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks

The anticipated salary for this position is between $145,000 - $150,000 annually. Salary will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors.

  • Fully paid employer benefits, equaling about $30,000 including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and continuing education!
  • Generous PTO, including holidays, sick, personal and vacation time
  • Pension Plan
  • Group Legal

Shift/Work Hours

Fulltime 40-hour workweek, including some evening and alternating Saturdays

Essential Duties

  • Review medical histories, maintain patient records, and coordinate with healthcare providers as needed
  • Perform oral examinations, evaluate x-rays, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans
  • Educate patients on treatment options, risks, benefits, costs, and insurance coverage
  • Provide or coordinate dental treatment, including specialist referrals when necessary
  • Accurately document procedures and authorize laboratory prescriptions as required
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate dental staff to ensure quality care and compliance with practice standards
  • Maintain compliance with clinical, infection control, emergency preparedness, and recordkeeping protocols
  • Lead staff meetings, support quality improvement initiatives, and stay current on dental industry developments

Education/Certifications/Licensure

  • Current Massachusetts Dental License
  • DEA License
  • Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration
  • CPR/AED Certification

Must maintain licensure by completing a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle.

Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan (TeamstersCare) is a multi-employer benefit fund that provides health benefits and clinical services to Teamsters Union members, retirees and their families.

OurClient, TeamstersCare is an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us to make the necessary arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will perform oral examinations, diagnose conditions, and develop comprehensive treatment plans for union members. They are also responsible for supervising dental staff, maintaining clinical compliance, and coordinating patient care with other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Massachusetts Dental License, DEA License, and Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration. Additionally, a valid CPR/AED certification and a commitment to ongoing continuing education are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient EducationRadiology EvaluationClinical DocumentationStaff SupervisionDental Procedures

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Hilb Group | HR Consulting a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 822 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in General Dentistry (Dental)

  • Includes weekends

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Hilb Group | HR Consulting

Insurance
Richmond, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, Vision
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Continuing education
Generous PTO
Pension Plan
Group Legal