Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$250k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Associate General Dentist – Fresh Dental | Tyler, TX
- Join a Thriving, Mentorship-Focused Practice in East Texas!
Fresh Dental in Tyler, Texas, is seeking a motivated and growth-oriented Full-Time Associate Dentist to join Dr. Alan Anderson and our exceptional team. For more than 10 years, Fresh Dental has built a strong reputation for providing compassionate, high-quality dental care to the Tyler community.
If you're looking for a practice where you can strengthen your clinical skills, learn from an experienced owner doctor, and build a rewarding long-term career, this opportunity is for you. Whether you're a new graduate eager for mentorship or an experienced dentist looking for your next home, you'll be supported by a team committed to your success.
Our thriving practice welcomes 100+ new patients each month, providing a steady flow of opportunities to grow your skills, confidence, and earning potential.
- Take advantage of this exceptional career opportunity that includes:
- $200,000 - $250,000 Potential annual earnings
- Possible relocation or sign-on bonus
- Variety of CE courses offered
Business Mentorship and Potential Buy-in Opportunities
Robust benefits package - including eligibility for full medical benefits,401k, and malpractice coverage
What We're Looking For
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Active Texas dental license or ability to obtain one
- 2+ years’ experience
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
- Passion for continuous learning and professional growth
- INDDROP01
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, compassionate dental care to patients at a thriving practice. Engage in continuous professional growth and mentorship while contributing to the practice's long-term success.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Texas dental license. A minimum of 2 years of experience is required along with strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $232k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$225k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Tyler
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $267k≈ 1.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,314/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- 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 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.