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Communityfirst Dental
Sterling, Virginia

Junior Dentist (No experience or Entry-level)

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$156K - $169K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Overview

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

DEA License

Key Skills

CBCT Scanning

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 Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 82% 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).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Sterling

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$585k
Typical market rent
$2,668/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Communityfirst Dental

Dentists
Sterling, Virginia

Benefits & Perks

Structured Mentorship
Training Opportunities
Digital Technology (CBCT, 3D Scanner, CAD/CAM, 3D Printing)
AI Tools Provided
Dental Care Provided