Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$288K - $360K

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Job Description

Company Description

Deliver comprehensive dental care within a collaborative international healthcare environment where patient-centered treatment, clinical autonomy, and interdisciplinary teamwork support high-quality oral healthcare services.

International SOS Government Medical Services partners with healthcare professionals seeking meaningful, mission-driven work around the world. As part of a global team supporting diverse patient populations, you’ll deliver high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments while collaborating with experienced clinical and operational teams.

Operating in more than 90 countries, International SOS provides clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are committed to delivering trusted healthcare solutions wherever they are needed most. Learn more at internationalsos.com.

Job Description

Provide comprehensive dental care within a collaborative outpatient healthcare environment supporting U.S. government personnel in Iraq. Working alongside dental assistants, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and operational leadership, this Dentist role combines preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services with patient education and continuity of care in a professionally supported international practice setting.

This opportunity offers the ability to practice across a broad scope of general dentistry while contributing to patient wellness, operational readiness, and high-quality clinical outcomes in a team-oriented environment.

Location: Iraq

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment across a wide range of routine, preventive, restorative, and urgent dental care needs.

Perform general dental procedures while supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centered treatment planning and care delivery.

Provide emergency dental treatment as needed, including temporary corrective procedures and urgent intervention support.

Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care practices, and long-term dental health maintenance.

Collaborate closely with dental support staff, clinical teams, and operational leadership to support continuity of care, documentation quality, and efficient clinic operations.

Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an ADA- or CODA-accredited program.

Current unrestricted U.S. dental license and successful completion of the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE).

Current BLS certification and 3–5 years of recent general dentistry experience, including clinical practice within the past year.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport

Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and meet pre-deployment physical requirements.

Preferred

  • Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare environments.
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Compensation Disclaimer

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE Roles)

Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Work Location: Iraq

Compensation: USD 24000 - USD 30000 - monthly

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Restorative DentistryClinical DocumentationPatient Evaluation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at International SOS Government Medical Services 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.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$324k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $334k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$288k–$360kDentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$300k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$334k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Texas118 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Texas465 active5,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 27% no call · 84% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 2% offer loan repayment465 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings612 in the last 30 days433 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all dentists: too few Texas General Dentistry postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$324k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 13 employers
9
<$315k
2
$350k
2
$400k
1
$461k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs
CME allowance
62%
401k / retirement match
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Visa sponsorship
31%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · San Antonio, Texas

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist

$200k-$400k
#4

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About International SOS Government Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Singapore
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
401k Plan
Paid Time Off
Annual Bonus

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.