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Northland Health Centers
Ray, North Dakota

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

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.

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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

DEA License

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningRestorative dentistry

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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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Relocation assistance
26% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of General Dentistry (Dental) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Ray

Median resident rent
$988/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: 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 Northland Health Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Turtle Lake, ND
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays