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Ideal Dental
Universal City, Texas

General Dentist

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

Listed compensation

UP TO $250,000

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

Job Description

General Dentist - Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters!

HIGH INCOME potential - earn UP TO $250,000 per year! PRODUCTION-based compensation model + Primarily PPO Patient Base!

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FULL-TIME POSITION- SOLO DOCTOR PRACTICE WITH EXCEPTIONAL STAFF SUPPORT INCLUDING FULL TIME HYGIENIST

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As a General Dentist at Ideal Dental, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to both our patients and dental team. You’ll be empowered with the training, tools, and resources to advance your career while making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Every day, you’ll help create beautiful smiles and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

We are a clinician founded, clinician-led™, dental service organization that has been delivering high-quality, dental care to patients since 2008. We heavily invest in 100+ hours continuing education opportunities in all aspects of dentistry including Invisalign and practice management. With over 50,000 5-star guest reviews, the company cares deeply about its brand and the Ideal Guest Experience. The company is guided by its vision to be the premier provider of all dental services under one roof while being the first choice for dentists and staff seeking a partner for growth, innovation, and learning. For additional information visit, www.decadental.com or www.myidealdental.com.

This position is a perfect chance to join a fast-growing practice with future potential to participate in a joint venture ownership opportunity at one of our sought-after retail locations!

What does our practice offer?

Clinical autonomy and support – in all aspects of HR, Marketing, and Operational Support

Ownership opportunities for candidates who are interested in continued personal, professional, and financial growth - continue to practice without taking on any additional operational burdens!

Our award-winning doctor training program is one of the best learning programs in the nation! You will be provided with industry-leading clinical mentorship, training, and education.

Our Clinical Advisory Board and Board-Certified Specialists provide our general dentists with the training to do ALL procedures from molar endo, surgical extractions, Invisalign, implant dentistry, and much more!

We supply state-of-the-art equipment, including iTero scanners at select practices, fully digital practices, and robust online dashboards to help with case acceptance.

PPO and Fee for Service Guests with 10-15% HIGHER reimbursement rates allowing for maximum income potential.

What are the perks and benefits?

% of production, including fully paid lab expenses.

  • Ownership Opportunities
  • Free in-house 100+hrs CE courses, including Invisalign Certification
  • One-on-one training and mentorship
  • Competitive health benefits
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Accident coverage
  • 401K

Requirements

Establishing and growing long-term guest and team relations

Providing mostly fee-for-service and PPO guests with a wide range of general and cosmetic dentistry, including crowns, bridges, molar endo, and Invisalign

Pursuing lifelong clinical learning and education with a collaborative group of doctors

Assuming the quality of care for guests while adhering to the highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism

At Ideal Dental, we’re dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of our guests and our team. We foster a supportive, positive environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and enjoy their work. Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will deliver exceptional dental care and support to patients while contributing to the health and well-being of the community. They are responsible for performing a wide range of procedures, including crowns, bridges, molar endo, and Invisalign, while maintaining high standards of ethics.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

General dentistryPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Ideal Dental 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

Ideal Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 26 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $257k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$250k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 19 employers

6
<$245k
3
$245k-300k
9
$300k-355k
7
$355k-410k
2
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
76% this job
401k / retirement match
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Universal City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$241k
Typical market rent
$1,157/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ideal Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production-based compensation
Ownership opportunities
Free in-house 100+ hrs CE courses
One-on-one training and mentorship
Competitive health benefits
Long-term and short-term disability
Life insurance
Accident coverage