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Smile Brands
Houston, Texas

General Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

Compensation $200K–$400K

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Job Description

Attention Doctors: Smile Brands Is Seeking Flex Dentists!

Are you a dentist looking for a flexible schedule? Are you retired or semi-retired but still have a passion for dentistry and enjoy working chairside?

Smile Brands and its affiliated Monarch Dental brand are seeking Flex Dentists to provide coverage during vacations, leaves of absence, maternity leave, and other provider vacancies.

Why This Opportunity?

  • Flexible scheduling-Explore opportunities that fit your availability.
  • Ongoing daily guarantee-Explore opportunities that fit your availability.
  • Production-based earning potential- Earn additional compensation when your production-based earnings exceed your daily guarantee.
  • 100% clinical autonomy — Perform the procedures you are comfortable providing, including:
  • Implants
  • Molar endodontics
  • Simple and surgical extractions

And More

  • Whether you’re looking to get back into dentistry, stay clinically active, or supplement your income, this opportunity offers a flexible way to continue doing what you love.
  • Don’t just read the job ad—to explore whether a Flex Dentist role is right for you!

Why You’ll Love It Here

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and the support you need to provide exceptional care.

Keep growing with complimentary CE and training in areas such as implants, endodontics, clear aligners and more.

Learn from a clinical community with regular clinical discussions and access to experienced colleagues and mentors.

  • Build a great team and create a culture of collaboration, accountability and empowerment.
  • Get real support—not red tape from operations, training, talent acquisition, marketing and compliance teams.
  • Focus on dentistry while our support teams help with the operational side of running a practice.
  • Build lasting patient relationships and make a meaningful impact on the health of your community.

Schedule (days/hours)

3 to 5 days per week

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care while practicing at the top of your license.
  • Conduct thorough examinations, diagnose oral health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Clearly communicate treatment recommendations and help patients understand their options.
  • Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
  • Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants and other providers to deliver coordinated care.
  • Lead and empower your clinical team through effective communication, delegation and daily team huddles.
  • Stay current with advances in dentistry, technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.
  • Maintain the highest standards of clinical ethics, patient safety, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
  • Active state dental license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Active DEA license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Qualified candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered.
  • A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative approach to working with patients and dental teams.

Compensation

$200,000 - $400,000 per year

About Us

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

General dentistryPatient diagnosisTreatment planningTeam leadership

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $309k 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 ~$300k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

8
<$285k
10
$285k-345k
2
$345k-405k
2
$405k-465k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Endodontist

Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware

$500K+
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

Dentist – DDS / DMD

$300k-$450k
#4

Dentist

$325k-$390k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

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About Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Ongoing daily guarantee
Production-based earning potential
100% clinical autonomy
Complimentary CE and training (implants, endodontics, clear aligners)
Clinical community and mentorship
Support teams for operations, training, marketing, compliance
Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates