Dentist
Listed compensation
$150K - $175K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
We are looking for a full Massachusetts licensure unrestricted Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentist to join our Dental Team at Family Health Center of Worcester!
Job Description
The Staff Dentist provides direct delivery of dental care, maintains and documents dental records, assists in providing follow-up care, assists in maintaining and ordering supplies and equipment through the dental director, and works closely with the dental director to assure OSHA and HRSA compliance.
Educational Requirements
Doctorate in General Family Dentistry from a U.S. accredited Dental School.
AEGD preferred.
Experience Required
One year experience in community dentistry preferred.
Professional Licensure/Special Skills and Certification Required:
Licensed in Massachusetts to practice dentistry without limitations. Preferred candidate will have MCSR and DEA licensure for prescribing.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to Director of Dental
EOE
Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Dentist provides direct dental care and maintains accurate dental records for patients. They also assist in coordinating follow-up care and ensure the facility remains in compliance with OSHA and HRSA standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in General Family Dentistry from a U.S. accredited school and possess an unrestricted Massachusetts dental license. One year of experience in community dentistry is preferred, along with MCSR and DEA licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Family Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$175k | Dentist median $65k (middle half $62k–$77k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$154k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Massachusetts | 151 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 7% offer loan repayment151 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Surgery listings | 724 in the last 30 days | 499 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Health Center | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Family Health Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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