General Dentist (DDS/DMD)
Compensation
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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 Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 78% 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).
| 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 | not listed | Dentist median $259k (middle half $191k–$320k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Virginia | 170 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment170 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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About Commonwealth Dentistry
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- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $349k
- Typical market rent
- $2,063/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.