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Freedom Dental Health
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

General Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

From $150,000

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 13m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Dental Team in Greater Philadelphia!

Are you a new or skilled dentist seeking a fulfilling career opportunity in the vibrant city of Philadelphia? Smile Team invites passionate dental professionals to join our esteemed practice. With five thriving locations in the greater Philadelphia area, we are committed to excellence in general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.

Why Choose Smile Team?

At Smile Team, we differentiate ourselves through:

Expert Mentorship: Benefit from guidance provided by a renowned Philadelphia Top Dentist, as recognized by peers in Philly Magazine, and a recipient of the prestigious Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 Award.

Guaranteed Compensation: Enjoy peace of mind with our guaranteed daily compensation rate, ensuring financial stability and focus on patient care.

Patient-Centered Care: Embrace a philosophy centered on patient well-being, with no pressure to sell unnecessary treatments—prioritize what is medically necessary for optimal patient outcomes.

Diverse Learning Opportunities: Expand your skill set through exposure to a wide range of procedures, including Molar Root Canal Treatments, Crown/Bridge placements, Dentures, Surgical Extractions, and more.

Collaborative Environment: Thrive in a supportive group setting where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are encouraged—seek second opinions and guidance from experienced associates.

General Dentist Requirements

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)
  • Valid state license to practice dentistry
  • CPR certification
  • Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations
  • Team player with exceptional communication skills and bedside manner

What We Offer

Comprehensive Mentorship and Training: Receive ongoing support and professional development opportunities to nurture your growth as a dental practitioner.

Visa Sponsorship: We offer H1B visa and Green Card sponsorship for qualified candidates, facilitating your transition to join our team.

Transparent Compensation Structure: Enjoy a straightforward pay system with a guaranteed daily compensation rate and built in raises.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance and a 4 day work week (5 day is also available)

Structured Career Growth: Experience set salary increases and access to a 401k plan with contribution match, empowering your financial future.

Profit Sharing: Enhance your retirement savings with additional contributions to your retirement account through our profit-sharing program.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Comprehensive CE through monthly webinars and study clubs
  • Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Interested? Please submit your resume as soon as possible!

*Freedom Dental Health and Smile Team are committed to equal employment opportunity and it is our policy to ensure that employment-related decisions are made without regard to any classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local law*

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality general, cosmetic, and restorative dental care to patients in a collaborative team environment. Perform a variety of procedures including root canals, extractions, and prosthetic placements while maintaining a patient-centered approach.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree and possess a valid state dental license. A current CPR certification and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure clinical setting are also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

General dentistryCosmetic dentistryCrown placementBridge placementClinical documentation

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $295k (middle half $225k–$295k)143 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Pennsylvania25 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Pennsylvania190 active5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment190 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings620 in the last 30 days430 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Pennsylvania figures use all dentists: too few Pennsylvania General Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 15 employers
3
<$240k
6
$240k-280k
9
$280k-320k
2
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
74%
401k / retirement match
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
26%
Visa sponsorship
16% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#3

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Staff Dentist

$191k-$304k
+ 19 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.

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About Freedom Dental Health

Business Consulting and Services
Newark, Delaware
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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