Dentist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$180k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc.

At Good Shepherd Community Clinic, we believe healthcare works best when it is rooted in real relationships. Our journey began with a simple, powerful idea: everyone in our community deserves access to quality, compassionate care—and that idea remains central to who we are today.

Dentist Overview

As a Dentist at Good Shepherd Community Clinic, you'll join a close-knit dental team providing comprehensive care in a setting where quality and relationships come first. You’ll have the professional autonomy to use your clinical judgment while working alongside an experienced dental provider, giving you the support you need while becoming part of a team that values your perspective, your contribution, and the light you bring to the people around you.

What You'll Do

Provide comprehensive care: Treat a broad range of dental needs through preventive, restorative, and surgical care, and educate patients on maintaining their oral health.

Make thoughtful clinical decisions: Examine patients, diagnose conditions, interpret diagnostic imaging, and develop treatment plans based on what each patient needs.

Talk with your patients: Explain what you see, what you recommend, and the options available so you can work together to determine next steps.

Build relationships over time: Get to know your patients, understand their concerns, and create an environment where they feel comfortable speaking openly about their care.

Connect patients with additional care: Coordinate referrals and work with other healthcare providers when necessary.

Document the details: Maintain accurate and timely records in the EHR system

What We’re Looking For

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
  • Current, valid Oklahoma dental license in good standing.

Knowledge and experience in general dentistry, with the clinical judgment to diagnose, develop treatment plans, and provide comprehensive care.

Preferred

Experience in a community health center, FQHC, public health setting, or similar environment.

Why Join Good Shepherd?

The work we do is important, but so is the life you have outside of work. We want our team to feel proud of what they do here and still have time for the people and moments that matter to them. That’s why GSCC operates on a 34‑hour, Monday–Thursday workweek. We also offer benefits and opportunities for growth that support you throughout your career.

Benefits Include

  • 34‑hour workweek, Monday–Thursday
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • FSA and HSA options
  • 2% employer retirement contribution
  • Generous PTO
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness resources
  • Pet insurance

EEO Statement

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to craft and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer

The above-noted job advertisement is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the positions.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will provide comprehensive preventive, restorative, and surgical dental care while maintaining accurate patient records in the EHR system. They are also responsible for diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and coordinating referrals with other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess a current, valid Oklahoma dental license. Experience in a community health or public health setting is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Preventive careRestorative carePatient educationClinical diagnosisTreatment planningEHR documentationPatient communicationReferral coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Good Shepherd Community Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $188k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$180kDentist median $300k (middle half $285k–$303k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$188k in purchasing powerOklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Oklahoma111 active5,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 79% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
64% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Good Shepherd Community Clinic

Medical Practices
Ardmore, Oklahoma
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

34-hour workweek, Monday-Thursday
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
FSA and HSA options
2% employer retirement contribution
Generous PTO
Tuition assistance
Wellness resources
Pet insurance

Living in Ardmore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$176k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,113/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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