Dentist: Stephenville, TX | Up to $10k Sign-On Bonus
Listed compensation
$396k-$444k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Dentist - Stephenville, TX
- Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Smile Design: Stephenville
- 1 hour and 30 minutes from Waco, TX
- 1 hour and 18 minutes from Fort Worth, TX
Community Dental Partners is seeking a General Dentist to join Smile Design: Stephenville, a solo-doctor, family-focused dental practice in Stephenville, Texas.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dentist seeking strong clinical support, consistent patient demand, mentorship, continuing education, and the chance to grow in a supportive practice environment.
An experienced clinical and administrative team supports our dentists so they can focus on delivering high-quality, comprehensive dental care and building lasting patient relationships.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry and family dental care.
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated clinical and front office team.
- Use digital technology and workflows in a fully digital dental practice.
- Diagnose and develop treatment plans based on each patient's individual needs.
- Practice with clinical autonomy, with access to mentorship and support as needed.
- Build trusted relationships with patients and provide a positive dental experience.
- Contribute to a positive team culture focused on patient care and quality dentistry.
- Continue developing your clinical skills through mentorship and company-provided continuing education.
What We're Looking For
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
- Active or eligible Texas dental license.
- Commitment to providing excellent patient care.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Interest in mentorship, professional development, and continued clinical growth.
- A team-oriented approach and commitment to a positive dental office culture.
- We encourage experienced dentists to apply.
- About Smile Design: Stephenville
- Solo-doctor general dentistry practice.
- Family-focused dental practice.
- 4 operatories.
- In-person work setting.
- Fully digital dental office.
- Fully supported front office and clinical team.
- Strong patient demand and steady patient flow.
- Closest airport: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Compensation and Benefits
- Up to $10,000 total sign-on bonus.
- With a 2-year, full-time commitment.
- Year 1: $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Year 2: $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Potential income: $396,000 - $443,520 yearly.
- Production-based compensation with guaranteed base pay.
- Up to 33% production.
- 401(k).
- Health insurance (P/T at 30 hours per week).
- Dental insurance (P/T at 30 hours per week).
- Care to Share Referral Program - Receive $5,000 for signed full-time doctor referrals.
- CDP Legacy Club - Receive up to a $1,000 monthly stipend after 5 years of service with CDP.
- Group malpractice insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount program (Perks at Work).
- Flexible schedule (Choose full-time or part-time).
- Company-provided monthly continuing education (CE) courses.
Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Full-time or part-time.
- Choose consistent days if part-time.
Why Stephenville?
Stephenville, Texas, is a great place for dentists who want to build a rewarding career while enjoying a small-town lifestyle. Known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World," Stephenville combines a welcoming community, a growing college-town atmosphere, and access to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. For dentists starting their careers or looking for a fresh start, it offers several reasons to consider putting down roots.
Why Join Community Dental Partners?
Community Dental Partners is a dental support organization that supports general dentists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and dental teams. Our doctor-led, team-supported model gives dentists the resources they need to focus on patient care while we handle the business and administrative side of dentistry.
Dentists who join CDP have access to mentorship, continuing education, clinical development, and long-term career growth opportunities.
Ready to take the next step in your dental career? Apply today to learn more about the General Dentist opportunity in Stephenville, Texas.
Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are made based on job-related qualifications and without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general and family dental care while diagnosing and developing personalized treatment plans for patients. Collaborate with a dedicated clinical and administrative team to maintain high-quality standards and a positive office culture.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active or eligible Texas dental license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to professional growth and patient-centered care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% have no call, 69% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$420k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $432k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $396k–$444k | Dentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$300k)42 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$432k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Texas | 458 active | 5,824 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 47% no call · 69% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Texas healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment458 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$420k midpoint, that is roughly $17k–$29k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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