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Medicine Institute, General Dentist

DentistNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is seeking a visionary and experienced Dentist to provide excellent dental care and collaborate/support the General Practice Residency program at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Our general dentists provide comprehensive and integrated care to our patient population, while supporting our team and our residents in their educational journey. Strong communication and commitment to patient safety and educational excellence are essential.

The General Dentist position will be required to participate in the strategy and growth of the division to expand services and collaborate with other divisions within AHN.

Highlights

Advanced practice with updated equipment and enhanced technology – EMR Epic/Wisdom, iCAT, CBCT Scanner, Dexis imaging

Opportunity to work with an outstanding team of dentists and physicians at a Level 1 Trauma Center, integrating dental and medical to provide excellent care to patients

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of clinical general dentistry experience
  • DDS or DMD degree from a CODA Accredited Dental School
  • Certificate from a CODA-accredited GPR or AEGD Residency Program
  • Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia License (desired)
  • Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment
  • Exceptional organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of individuals within an academic medical center
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop dental residents and faculty
  • In-depth knowledge of current dental practices, techniques, and technologies, particularly as applied in a hospital environment
  • Commitment to evidence-based dentistry, patient safety, and quality improvement
  • Proficiency in using educational technology and electronic health records
  • Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make sound decisions
  • Strong commitment to Allegheny Health Network's and Highmark Health's mission, vision, and values

AHN Proudly Offers

  • Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • CME Allowance
  • Paid Time Off
  • EY Financial Planning Services – Student Loan, PSLF Assistance
  • Retirement Plans; Vested Immediately in 401K, 457B
  • Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
  • A diverse & inclusive workforce with respective loan repayment for qualified candidates

Why AHN? It’s a blended healthcare organization providing patients with exceptional healthcare for over a century. We are forging innovative solutions and key partnerships to help transform the health experience of our customers in remarkable ways. AHN's innovative approach ensures that patients receive top-notch care close to home, supported by 14 hospitals, over 250 healthcare facilities and 3,000+ physicians.

Why Pittsburgh? Working in Pittsburgh, PA, offers a vibrant and dynamic environment with a rich cultural scene and a strong sense of community. Enjoy Pittsburgh’s nationally recognized hub for medical innovation, culinary scene, sporting events and many indoor/outdoor activities. Benefit from a low cost of living and highly regarded educational institutions. The city's diverse neighborhoods and thriving job market make it an ideal place for healthcare professionals to grow.

Email Your CV and Direct Inquiries To

Ashley Levine | Physician Recruiter| 412-738-1861 | ashley.levine@ahn.org

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Key Responsibilities

The dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to patients while supporting the General Practice Residency program at Allegheny General Hospital. They are also expected to participate in divisional strategy and growth to expand services within the network.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical dentistryPatient careMentoringOrganizational skillsStrategic planningProblem solving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medicine Institute, General Dentist at Highmark Health a 6.1 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 on-call duties.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $221k–$295k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Pennsylvania200 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 8% offer loan repayment200 active listings, Oct 2026
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

23 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Visa sponsorship
13%
Loan repayment
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.1
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.

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About Highmark Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Medical Benefits
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
PSLF Assistance
401K with immediate vesting
457B

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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