General Dentist - Texas
Listed compensation
$200k-$230k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
General Dentist – Dayton, Texas
Build Your Career with Clinical Freedom and Exceptional Support
Are you looking for a practice where you can focus on providing excellent patient care while enjoying full clinical autonomy and a strong support system? We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused General Dentist to join our thriving practice in Dayton, Texas as a solo provider.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a dentist who wants to grow clinically, build long-term patient relationships, and practice dentistry without unnecessary corporate restrictions.
What We Offer
- Solo Provider Opportunity – Lead your practice and make a meaningful impact in the community.
- Full Clinical Freedom – Diagnose and treatment plan based on what is best for your patients.
- No Mandatory Referrals – Perform procedures you are comfortable with and keep more treatment in-house.
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance Allowance
Competitive Compensation Package
Experienced Team Support – Work alongside a dedicated team committed to helping you succeed.
Clinical Mentorship Available In
- Dental Implants
- Surgical Extractions
- Endodontics
- Advanced Treatment Planning
- Why Dayton, Texas?
Dayton offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience. Located just outside the Houston metropolitan area, Dayton provides an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, friendly communities, and easy access to outdoor recreation. With continued growth in the area and a strong demand for dental services, this is an ideal location for a dentist seeking both professional success and a high quality of life.
Join Us
Apply today and discover why Dayton, Texas is the perfect place to build the next chapter of your dental career.
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist will lead the practice as a solo provider, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care and treatment planning. They are responsible for performing various dental procedures while maintaining clinical autonomy and building long-term patient relationships.
Requirements
The candidate must be a motivated and patient-focused dentist capable of working independently in a solo practice setting. Proficiency in or a willingness to learn procedures such as dental implants, surgical extractions, and endodontics is highly valued.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$215k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $221k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$215k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$15k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Dayton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $282k≈ 1.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,597/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.