Dentist
Listed compensation
$160k-$185k
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
The Opportunity
Northland Health Centers is hiring a Dentist to help expand access to quality oral healthcare as a Mission-Driven Organization. In this onsite role, you’ll provide comprehensive dental care while continuing to develop skills in patient-centered treatment and strong clinical decision-making.
Key responsibilities include diagnosing oral conditions and creating treatment plans; restoring and preserving teeth and gums; providing preventive services and patient education; fitting dental appliances when needed; and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Required Qualifications
- DDS or DMD
- Licensed to practice in the State of North Dakota
- DEA registration
- Strong Clinical Judgment and Excellent Communication Skills
If you’re ready to launch your career and grow with a supportive team, apply today.
Total Rewards
Compensation and support include $160,000–$185,000 per year, a signing bonus, and relocating/moving reimbursement. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; a Health Savings Account; Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays; Continuing Education; and License Renewal support.
As a Mission-Driven Organization and National Health Service Corps site, Northland Health Centers also offers access to Student Loan Repayment Programs (eligibility-based), and more.
Your Typical Day
Our onsite hours remain consistent-Monday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM-providing a predictable schedule that supports exceptional patient care.
Throughout the day, you'll balance comprehensive exams, patient consultations, and clinical procedures while educating patients and ensuring they feel informed and comfortable with their treatment.
Working alongside a collaborative dental team, you'll help maintain an efficient schedule, accurately document patient care, and coordinate follow-up treatment.
As part of our mission-driven organization, you'll care for a diverse patient population that offers meaningful clinical experiences, allowing you to strengthen your clinical skills, exercise sound judgment, and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Northland Health Centers has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will diagnose oral conditions, create treatment plans, and provide comprehensive dental care including restorative and preventive services. They will also maintain accurate clinical documentation and educate patients to ensure they feel informed and comfortable with their treatment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and be licensed to practice in the State of North Dakota. Additionally, a DEA registration and strong clinical judgment with excellent communication skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $194k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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