Junior Dentist (No experience or Entry-level)
Listed compensation
$156K - $169K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are seeking an Entry-Level Dentist with 0 to 2 years of experience to join our fully digital, AI-assisted practice. This role focuses on foundational dentistry with structured mentorship and training. You will work with experienced providers, a CBCT scanner, 3D scanners, CAD/CAM workflows, digital impressions, 3D printing, and AI tools provided by the practice.
This position includes bread-and-butter dentistry with opportunities to develop advanced skills such as implant placement, gingivectomy, and molar root canal therapy.
Key Responsibilities
Perform Bread-and-butter General Dentistry, Including
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Implant crowns
- Cleanings and deep cleanings
- Scaling and root planing
Periodontal Therapy Including Laser Applications
- Perform basic orthodontic support, including invisible aligner therapy under orthodontist guidance.
- Complete simple extractions, non-molar root canals, and removable prosthodontics.
- Use the following technologies as part of daily workflow:
- AI tools provided by the practice
- CBCT scanner
- 3D scanner
- Digital impressions
- CAD/CAM systems
- In-office 3D printing
Participate in Structured Mentorship Covering
- Treatment planning
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Case sequencing
- Restorative workflows
- Training Opportunities
- Implant placement
- Gingivectomy and soft tissue procedures
- Molar root canal therapy
- Advanced aligner orthodontics
- Additional surgical and restorative procedures as skills advance
Schedule: Minimum 2 days per week and up to 6 days per week.
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Full-time schedules range from 30 to 40 hours per week.
Compensation
- Guaranteed minimum of 600 to 650 dollars per day or 32 percent of collections, whichever is higher.
- No fees deducted except a 50/50 cost split on:
- Dentures
- Orthodontics
- Implant treatments
- Dental care provided.
- Strong mentorship, patient flow, and training support.
Required Credentials
- Active Virginia Dental License (DDS or DMD).
- CPR or BLS certification.
- DEA registration.
- Compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC standards.
- Up-to-date continuing education as required by the Virginia Board of Dentistry.
If you are a new graduate seeking a supportive environment with mentorship, digital technology, and opportunities for clinical growth, we welcome your application.
Requirements
Must hold an active Virginia Dental License (DDS or DMD) and DEA registration. Required certifications include CPR or BLS and compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Junior Dentist (No experience or Entry-level) at Communityfirst Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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 Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $156k–$169k | Dentist median $240k (middle half $191k–$320k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$161k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Virginia | 170 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 | Virginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment170 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 213 in the last 30 days | 209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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