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CPF Dental
Van Buren, Arkansas

General Dentist

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Job Description

General Dentist — Criswell Clinic

Competitive Daily Rate + % of Production

Criswell Clinic is seeking a skilled and compassionate General Dentist to join our growing, patient-focused practice. If you're looking for a place where clinical autonomy is respected, production is rewarded, and your long-term growth is part of the plan — we'd love to speak with you!

Why Dentists Choose Us

  • Competitive Guaranteed Daily Rate — predictable income from day one
  • Percentage of Production — your earning potential grows with your effort, uncapped
  • Clear Career Growth Path — mentorship, CE support, and opportunities to expand into leadership or ownership tracks
  • Performance & Milestone Bonus Opportunities throughout the year
  • Modern, well-equipped operatories with digital technology
  • A supportive, experienced clinical and administrative team so you can focus on patient care
  • Healthy patient flow and a warm, loyal community base

What You'll Do

  • Provide comprehensive general dentistry, including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care
  • Perform exams, cleanings oversight, fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, and root canals
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and clearly communicate options to patients
  • Build lasting patient relationships grounded in trust and education
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold the highest standards of care and infection control
  • Collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and front-office staff to deliver a smooth patient experience
  • Stay current with continuing education and evolving clinical techniques

What We're Looking For

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active (or eligibility for) Arkansas dental license in good standing
  • Strong clinical skills across a broad range of general procedures
  • Excellent chairside manner and genuine care for patient comfort
  • A team-oriented, positive attitude and strong communication skills
  • Experience with digital dentistry and modern practice technology is a plus

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a motivated General Dentist looking for competitive compensation, real growth opportunity, and a practice culture that supports you, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Criswell team in Van Buren, AR.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dental care including exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and extractions. Develop individualized treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical records while collaborating with the dental team.

Requirements

Must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Arkansas dental license. Requires strong clinical skills, excellent chairside manner, and a team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Diagnostic carePreventive careRestorative careTreatment planningPatient communicationClinical documentation

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

11
<$285k
10
$285k-350k
3
$390k
2
$415k-480k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
56% this job
Relocation assistance
22%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Endodontist

Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware

$500K+
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$200k-$450k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Van Buren

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$989/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fort Smith, AR-OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About CPF Dental

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Guaranteed Daily Rate
Percentage of Production (uncapped)
Clear Career Growth Path
Mentorship
CE Support
Performance & Milestone Bonus Opportunities
Modern, well-equipped operatories with digital technology
Supportive clinical and administrative team