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Elevate Dental Partners
Covington, Washington

General Dentist

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

Listed compensation

$180K - $250K

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

Job Description

  • General Dentist
  • Covington Family Dentistry
  • Covington, WA
  • Full-Time | 4–5 Days per Week | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Covington Family Dentistry is looking for a full-time General Dentist to join Dr. Northrup and his team in their established, patient-focused practice in Covington, Washington.

This is a strong opportunity for a dentist who wants a busy family practice, a broad clinical mix, and a team that cares about creating a comfortable experience for patients. We are looking for someone who can build trust, communicate clearly, diagnose confidently, and provide excellent dentistry in a supportive practice environment.

Schedule

  • Full-time position
  • 4–5 days per week
  • Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Every other Saturday
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide high-quality general dentistry in a patient-centered setting
  • Diagnose, treatment plan, and deliver comprehensive care
  • Build trust with patients through clear communication and clinical confidence
  • Partner with hygiene, dental assistants, and front office team members to create a smooth patient experience
  • Support a positive, accountable, team-first culture
  • Help patients understand their treatment options and move forward with care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards
  • The Dentist We’re Looking For
  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active Washington dental license, or ability to obtain one
  • Strong clinical judgment and commitment to quality care
  • Confidence in bread-and-butter general dentistry
  • Clear and compassionate patient communication
  • Balanced diagnostic approach
  • Team-first mindset
  • Desire to build long-term patient relationships
  • Comfort working in a busy, established practice
  • Interest in a broad clinical scope

Experience with extractions, endodontics, dentures, implant restorations, cosmetic dentistry, or clear aligners is a plus, but fit, communication, work ethic, and patient care matter most.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Compensation: 30% collections; daily guarantee based on experience
  • Earnings expected of $180,000 to $250,000 per year
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% match
  • CE support: $3,000 per year
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Additional benefits: voluntary disability, life, and other coverage options

About Covington Family Dentistry

Covington Family Dentistry is located in Covington, WA and provides comprehensive dental care for the whole family. The practice is focused on timely, compassionate, quality care in a modern office where patients feel comfortable and supported.

Our goal is simple: treat patients like family, provide excellent dentistry, and help people feel confident about their smiles.

Let’s Talk

If you are a General Dentist looking for a full-time role with a strong schedule, broad clinical opportunity, and a patient-focused team, we would love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about Covington Family Dentistry.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality general dentistry and comprehensive care in a patient-centered setting. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure a smooth patient experience and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Washington dental license. Requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a team-first mindset.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Elevate Dental Partners a 6.1 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, 56% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$215k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $201k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$215k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$15k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
80% this job
401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in General Dentistry (Dental)

  • Includes weekends

Living in Covington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$581k
Typical market rent
$2,518/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Elevate Dental Partners

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with up to 4% match
CE support: $3,000 per year
Malpractice coverage
Additional benefits: voluntary disability, life, and other coverage options