General Dentist
Listed compensation
$180K - $250K
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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
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 Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $185k (middle half $159k–$275k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Washington | 153 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 79% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment153 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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