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Ideal Dental
Fort Worth, Texas

General Dentist

Dentist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $250,000

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo 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-$500,000+ per year!
  • PRODUCTION-based compensation model + Practice Ownership Opportunity!

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, decadental.com or 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

Deliver exceptional general and cosmetic dental care to patients while building long-term guest and team relationships. Contribute to the health of the community by performing a wide range of procedures including crowns, bridges, and Invisalign.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

General DentistryMolar EndodonticsPatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Ideal Dental a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Ideal Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 27 active listings.

Of the 47 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$250k–$500kDentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$300k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$386k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Texas119 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Texas486 active6,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% no call · 83% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $11k) · 2% offer loan repayment486 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings273 in the last 30 days194 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Ideal Dentalsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index27 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all dentists: too few Texas Dentistry postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$375k midpoint, that is roughly $15k–$26k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 14 employers
9
<$320k
2
$350k
2
$400k
1
$461k
2
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
CME allowance
64%
401k / retirement match
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Visa sponsorship
36%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist - Starting Annual Salary $275,000 (Lompoc)

Cali Dental · Lompoc, California

$275k-$600k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$200k-$400k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ideal Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Practice Ownership Opportunity
100+ hours CE annually
Invisalign Certification
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Coverage
401K

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.