General Dentist - Thursdays only - Lansing, MI
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Job Description
General Dentist – Thursdays Only
Cavanaugh Dental | Lansing, MI
Make Thursdays Your Favorite Day of the Week!
Looking for a rewarding dental opportunity without committing to a full-time schedule?
Cavanaugh Dental in Lansing, Michigan, is seeking an experienced, compassionate General Dentist to join our established practice on Thursdays!
Whether you're looking to supplement your current schedule or enjoy the flexibility of working one additional day per week, we'd love to meet you!
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Consistent Thursday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Competitive compensation – up to 35% of collections
- Established patient base with a variety of treatment needs
- Experienced, supportive dental team
- Comprehensive dentistry with modern technology
- Collaborative, patient-focused environment
A Look at Your Day
Our practice provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages, including crowns and bridges, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, implant restorations, extractions, and emergency treatment.
- Approximately 8–10 doctor patients daily, depending on provider preferences
- Approximately 12 hygiene exams daily
- Morning team huddle and a collaborative clinical environment
Meet Your Team
- Experienced Lead Dentist providing Thursday afternoon support
- Two Full-Time Dentists
- Two Co-Office Managers
- Two Full-Time and Two Part-Time Hygienists
- Three Full-Time Dental Assistants
- Additional temporary hygiene support as needed
Technology & Equipment
- Digital X-rays and intraoral cameras
- Paperless charting
- Panoramic imaging
- Dentsply Sirona scanner
- Air-driven handpieces
Who We're Looking For
- Active Michigan dental license
- Experience in comprehensive general dentistry
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach
- Dependable, friendly, team-oriented attitude
- Comfortable working in a busy dental environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Up to 35% of collections
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Malpractice Insurance paid for by us!
- POSITION DETAILS
- Schedule: Thursdays, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (morning huddle prior)
- Ideal Start Date: January 2027
- Location: Cavanaugh Dental - 900 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing, MI 48910
- Insurance Networks: Delta Dental Premier/PPO, Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan, Guardian, and Cigna.
Ready to Make Thursdays Something to Look Forward To?
Join a welcoming, established dental practice where you can provide excellent patient care alongside an experienced team.
Apply today! We'd love to connect with you!
Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates.
Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including restorative, cosmetic, and emergency treatments, to patients of all ages. They will work collaboratively with an experienced team to manage approximately 8-10 doctor patients and 12 hygiene exams during their Thursday shift.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Michigan dental license and possess experience in comprehensive general dentistry. Excellent clinical and communication skills, along with a compassionate and team-oriented approach, are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist - Thursdays only - Lansing, MI at Bright Direction Dental a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Dentistry Career Context
Bright Direction Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 10 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $251k (middle half $200k–$300k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Michigan | 146 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Bright Direction Dental | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index10 active listings |
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