General Dentist - $20,000 Signing Bonus
Listed compensation
$180K–$400K+
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
General Dentist – Tucson, Arizona
$20,000 SIGNING BONUS | GUARANTEED FIRST-YEAR COMPENSATION | EARNINGS POTENTIAL
$180,000–$400,000+
Gentle Dental is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our established
Tucson practice.
Whether you're an experienced dentist seeking a strong patient base or a newer provider looking for mentorship and clinical support, this opportunity offers the autonomy, resources, and stability needed to build a successful long-term career.
Why Dentists Choose Gentle Dental
At Gentle Dental, we believe great dentistry starts with supporting great dentists. We provide the clinical autonomy to practice comprehensive dentistry while offering the operational support, technology, and team infrastructure needed to focus on patient care—not administrative burdens.
What You Can Expect
- $20,000 Signing Bonus
- Guaranteed Compensation During Your First Year
- Earnings Potential of $180,000–$400,000+
- No Production Targets or Quotas
- Established Patient Base with Consistent Demand
- Predominantly PPO Practice
- Comprehensive General Dentistry Practice
- Full Practice Management Support, Including Marketing, Scheduling, and
Administrative Services
- Collaborative Team Environment Focused on Quality Patient Care
Clinical Support & Professional Growth
- In-house Board-Eligible and Board-Certified Specialists for Collaboration and
Referrals
- Clinical Mentorship for New and Experienced Dentists
- Generous Continuing Education Support
- In-House CE Programs and External CE Funding
Advanced Technology Including
- 3D iTero Scanners
- Laser Dentistry Technology
- In-House Technology Certification Programs
Our goal is to provide the support, mentorship, and resources that allow doctors to continue growing clinically while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Earnings Potential: $180,000–$400,000+
- Percentage of Production Compensation Model Based on Experience
- Guaranteed Compensation During Year One
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Additional Pre-Tax Savings Programs Designed to Support Personal Savings
Goals and Student Loan Repayment
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education Support
Relocation Assistance Available
For candidates considering relocation to Arizona, relocation assistance and state licensure reimbursement are available.
SCHEDULE: * Full-Time
- 4–5 Days per Week
- Monday–Friday
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Irvington
- 1360 W. Irvington Road, Suite 180
- Tucson, AZ 85746
Why Tucson?
Tucson offers over 300 days of sunshine each year, a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas, and access to some of the Southwest's best outdoor recreation, hiking, cycling, golf, and cultural attractions. The city combines the amenities of a larger market with a welcoming community and exceptional quality of life.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Arizona dental license (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
- Current CPR certification
- DEA registration and NPI number (or ability to obtain)
If you're looking for an opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry, earn a competitive income, receive mentorship and support, and enjoy the lifestyle
Tucson has to offer, we'd love to speak with you.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dentistry services to an established patient base in Tucson. Collaborate with in-house specialists and utilize advanced dental technology to ensure high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist - $20,000 Signing Bonus at InterDent Service 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.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$290k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $288k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona 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 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$288k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Arizona | 188 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 39% no call · 80% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Arizona healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 6% offer loan repayment188 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 213 in the last 30 days | 209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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