General Dentist
Listed compensation
$230k-$400k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
General Dentist
$200,000 One Year Income Guarantee-$40,000 Sign On Bonus
- Location: Lubbock, TX
- Average Salary: $230,000-$400,000
- Job Type: Full-time
Join Our Team as a General Dentist!
Are you a compassionate and skilled General Dentist looking to make a difference in patients' lives? We invite you to become part of our dynamic and patient-focused dental team!
Why Join Us?
- $200,000 Income guarantee for the first year of employment
- Earnings of 30%-32% of net collections
- Sign-on bonus of $40,000
- A robust internal and external CE development program to advance your education on various specialties, including dental implants, clear aligners, endodontics, and more.
- One-on-one mentorship.
- Clinical autonomy with non-clinical administrative support.
- Immediate inclusion in our Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Company-paid professional liability insurance, state license, and DEA.
- Company-paid financial planning assistance
- No emergency call required.
- Flexible schedule.
- Assistance with immigration sponsorship process.
About You
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school; Or currently attending an accredited dental school to obtain a degree for DDS or DMD.
- Current, valid dental license to practice in the state or the ability to obtain.
- DEA certification
- CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain)
- Doctor
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Join our team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact. Apply today to become an integral part of our dedicated dental team, or email Jacqueline Guinn, Lead Doctor Recruiter, at Jacqueline.Guinn@mdpweb.net to discuss our opportunities further.
- Together, we’ll help our patients achieve brighter smiles and healthier lives.
- Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care to patients while maintaining clinical autonomy and high standards of service. Collaborate with a dental team to ensure patient health and participate in ongoing professional development.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from an accredited school. A current, valid dental license, DEA certification, and CPR/BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Mortenson Dental Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$315k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $324k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $230k–$400k | Dentist median $262k (middle half $223k–$300k)49 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$324k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Texas | 456 active | 5,642 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 56% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$315k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Levelland
- Median resident rent
- $846/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.