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Commonwealth Dentistry
Chesapeake, Virginia

General Dentist (DDS/DMD)

Dental Top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Take the Next Step in Your Career with Commonwealth Dentistry!

Are you looking for more than just your next position? At Commonwealth Dentistry, we’re looking for dentists who are passionate about comprehensive patient care and are ready to build a long-term career with an organization that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and growth.

Our practices are designed to help you succeed - with modern technology, experienced support teams, established patient flow, and the clinical autonomy to practice dentistry your way.

  • What You’ll Love About This Opportunity
  • Clinical autonomy with the support of an experienced, provider-led organization
  • Modern technology and well-equipped practices
  • Established patient base with continued growth
  • Experienced clinical and administrative support teams
  • Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and long-term career growth
  • A collaborative culture that values exceptional patient care and work-life balance
  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active dental license (or eligibility for licensure)
  • Passion for delivering exceptional patient care
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered dentistry
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply for select opportunities
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We believe in taking care of the people who care for our patients.
  • Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Company-paid malpractice insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Professional growth and leadership development
  • Clinical mentorship and collaboration with experienced providers
  • Employee assistance and wellness resources
  • And more!

Why Commonwealth Dentistry?

Here we’re more than a dental organization - we’re a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives through exceptional care. We invest in our doctors by providing the resources, support, and opportunities they need to build successful, rewarding careers while maintaining the clinical freedom to practice dentistry their way.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can grow professionally, make a meaningful impact in your community, and enjoy a supportive team environment, we’d love to connect.

  • Apply today or contact us to learn more about this opportunity.
  • Email: HR@brushandfloss.com

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care while maintaining clinical autonomy within a modern practice environment. They will collaborate with support teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active dental license or be eligible for licensure. Excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist (DDS/DMD) at Commonwealth Dentistry a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 822 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
18%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Chesapeake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$349k
Typical market rent
$2,092/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Commonwealth Dentistry

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Colonial Heights, Virginia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Company-paid malpractice insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Continuing education opportunities