Traveling General Dentist - Texas

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$500k

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Job Description

TRAVELING GENERAL DENTIST – JOIN A HIGH-GROWTH, PATIENT-FIRST TEAM! | JEFFERSON DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS

Locations: DFW Metroplex, Houston, San Antonio & Austin, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you a General Dentist who enjoys variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make an impact across multiple communities?

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics is seeking a Traveling General Dentist to support our clinics throughout DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. This is an exciting opportunity for a dentist who enjoys working with different teams, treating diverse patient populations, and having the flexibility to travel while maintaining a strong, consistent patient schedule.

At Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics, our mission is simple: provide high-quality, affordable dental care to the communities that need it most.

Why Join Jefferson Dental?

We’re a mission-driven dental organization focused on expanding access to quality, affordable care. Our established clinics provide strong patient demand, modern technology, and dedicated operational and clinical support so you can focus on what you do best—providing exceptional patient care.

As a Traveling Dentist, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Work across multiple established clinics throughout DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin
  • Experience different offices and clinical environments without having to build your own patient base
  • Maintain a strong patient volume and full schedule
  • Work alongside experienced doctors, hygienists, assistants, and support teams
  • Build relationships with multiple clinical teams and expand your professional network
  • Make a meaningful impact in communities throughout Texas

What You’LL Get

  • Highly competitive compensation with daily guarantee + tiered production
  • Sign-on bonus opportunities
  • Robust patient volume — we bring the patients to you
  • Travel opportunities throughout Texas
  • Clinical autonomy with strong operational support
  • Modern, fully equipped clinics with digital X-rays and advanced technology
  • Paid CE and mentorship programs
  • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and PTO

Your Role

As a Traveling General Dentist, you will:

  • Provide comprehensive dental care across multiple Jefferson Dental clinics
  • Perform exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, extractions, and preventative care
  • Adapt to different clinic environments and work collaboratively with various dental teams
  • Educate patients on oral health and treatment options
  • Maintain accurate patient records and uphold Jefferson Dental's clinical standards
  • Deliver a consistent, patient-first experience at every location
  • Support clinics based on patient demand, staffing needs, and business priorities

What We’RE Looking For

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active Texas dental license
  • Strong clinical skills and sound clinical judgment
  • Excellent communication and patient-care skills
  • Ability to work effectively with different teams and adapt to different clinic environments
  • Comfortable traveling throughout DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel as needed
  • A team-oriented, growth-minded approach to dentistry

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

You won't be tied to one office.

As a Traveling General Dentist, you'll have the opportunity to work throughout some of Texas' largest and fastest-growing markets while helping Jefferson Dental meet the needs of communities across the state.

You'll have patients ready for you, established clinical teams supporting you, and the opportunity to experience multiple markets and offices without the pressure of building a practice from scratch.

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical experience, enjoy a change of scenery, or simply want a career that offers more variety, this role gives you the opportunity to make an impact wherever you're needed most.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a motivated General Dentist who enjoys travel, variety, high patient volume, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and help us bring quality, affordable dental care to communities across Texas—one smile at a time.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive dental care across multiple clinics, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, extractions, and preventive care. Educate patients, maintain accurate records, collaborate with different clinic teams, and deliver consistent patient-first care while traveling to meet clinic needs.

Requirements

Requires a DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school and an active Texas dental license. Candidates should have strong clinical skills and judgment, excellent communication and patient-care abilities, adaptability across teams and clinic environments, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel throughout Texas.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Dental ExaminationsPatient EducationPatient CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$340k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $350k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Dentist market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$180k–$500kDentist median $263k (middle half $215k–$375k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$350k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Texas467 active5,721 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$340k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$24k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 17 employers
5
<$290k
7
$290k-355k
2
$400k
3
$420k-485k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
CME allowance
57%
Relocation assistance
29%
Loan repayment
14%

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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.

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About Jefferson Dental Clinic

Dentists
Dallas, TX
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
PTO
Paid CE
Mentorship Programs
Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.