Dentist
Listed compensation
$150k-$400k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Part-time General Dentist Opportunity in Mount Vernon, WA.
Company is able to provide H-1B, TN, and Green Card sponsorship for this position.
At Gentle Dental, part of the InterDent family of dental providers, we believe that a healthy smile is the foundation of a healthy life—and so is a supportive, mission-driven team. With over 170 practices across the West Coast and beyond, we’re more than just a dental network—we’re a community rooted in quality care, clinical autonomy, and team empowerment.
Whether you’re a dental professional, practice leader, or support team member, you’ll find a culture that values your growth, respects your expertise, and champions work-life balance. At Gentle Dental, we don’t just care for patients—we care for each other.
Position Details
- Full team of in house Board eligible, or Certified, specialists to support your specialty needs
- Predominantly PPO practice
- Comprehensive dental office
- Compensation
- Percentage of production based on experience
- Guaranteed compensation in first 60 days
- Full time Dentist expected to make between $150,000 and $400,000
Schedule
- 2-3 days a week
- Thursdays Required
Location
- 324 E College Way, STE101, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
Benefits Include
- 401K
- CE credits
- Malpractice
Position Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience preferred, but open to new grads
- Accredited Dental School Graduate
- Current WA State Dental License (or the ability to acquire one by time of employment)
- Other licenses/certifications such as CPR, DEA, NPI
We focus on a commitment to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking out innovative and creative approaches to support our patients and teams.
To comply with Washington State’s pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to send any notices of noncompliance:
Recruiting@InterDent.com [Recruiting@InterDent.com]
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality general dental care to patients within a supportive, mission-driven team environment. Collaborate with in-house specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment and maintain clinical excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited dental school and hold or be able to acquire a Washington State Dental License. While two years of experience is preferred, the practice is open to hiring new graduates.
Certifications
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 44 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $257k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Mount Vernon
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $576k≈ 3.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,345/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.4
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.