General Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Strong sign-on and relocation bonus available!
Dr. Eric Nielsen – Hiring a General Dentist
Looking for a practice where you can stay busy, grow clinically, and still practice dentistry your way? Your next chapter could be with Dr. Eric Nielsen and the team in Tulsa!
Our Ideal Dentist – DDS or DMD
YOU! Whether you’re an experienced dentist ready to step into an established patient base or a new graduate looking for strong mentorship as you build confidence, Dr. Nielsen is looking for the right doctor to join his team.
You’ll have clinical autonomy, a strong patient flow, hands-on mentorship when you want it, and opportunities to continue expanding your skills throughout your career.
Grow Into the Dentist You Want to Be
Super GP opportunity – Interested in expanding your clinical skill set? Grow into procedures such as implants, surgical extractions, endo, third molars, aligners, and more.
Mentorship that meets you where you are – You can learn alongside experienced doctors, while experienced dentists have the autonomy to hit the ground running.
Comprehensive dentistry – Complete full-mouth examinations, diagnose, treatment plan, and provide the care your patients need.
Build your own patient relationships – Educate patients, discuss treatment options, and create treatment plans based on their individual needs.
A team around you – Work alongside an Office Manager, Hygienists, Patient Coordinators, and Dental Assistants who help keep the practice moving so you can focus on dentistry.
- Competitive Compensation & More
- Strong patient flow with both established and new patients
- Strong sign-on and relocation bonus available
- Generous annual CE allowance
- Opportunities for continued clinical and professional growth
Benefits
Medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), short-term and long-term disability, and more
Whether you’re looking for the right place to begin your career or you’re an experienced dentist ready for a practice where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to introduce you to Dr. Nielsen and the team in Tulsa.
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will perform full-mouth examinations, diagnose conditions, and create personalized treatment plans for patients. They will also work collaboratively with the office staff to provide comprehensive dental care and build strong patient relationships.
Requirements
The candidate must hold a DDS or DMD degree to practice dentistry. The role is open to both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced dentists looking for clinical autonomy.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $342k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$350k | Dentist median $300k (middle half $300k–$346k)59 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$342k in purchasing power | Oklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Oklahoma | 24 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Oklahoma | 104 active | 5,858 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 27% no call · 88% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Oklahoma healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 630 in the last 30 days | 402 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tulsa
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $221k≈ 0.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,273/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.2
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.