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Washington, District of Columbia

General Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$182k-$260k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

  • High daily rates and production percentage
  • Signing bonus and relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid malpractice
  • CE stipend

Adventure Dental & Orthodontics in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a General Dentist to provide preventive and restorative dental care for children, instructing staff on how to assist in patient treatment and educating caregivers and patients regarding preventive practices. This position will report to the Vice President of Clinical Services.

Pay range: $700-$1000/day

Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality care and service for our patients by responding promptly to patient, caregiver, and team needs
  • Examine patients, diagnose diseases, and effectively treat and perform all necessary procedures
  • Educate caregivers and patients regarding all aspects of treatment and stay informed on latest dental treatment techniques
  • Partner with neighboring practices to inform and educate referring providers of the services provided
  • Help kids and their caregivers to develop excellent habits in oral health
  • Support efforts to promote the company and attract new patients within the

Community

  • Participate in team activities and communication such as morning huddle, provider meetings, company events and email communications
  • Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Job Qualifications

  • State dental license in good standing
  • Strong interest in working with children
  • Ability to acquire or maintain Medicaid Provider number and NPI number
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle a diverse workload
  • Ability to multi-task and complete tasks correctly and on time

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will provide preventive and restorative dental care to children while educating patients and caregivers on oral health habits. They are also responsible for diagnosing diseases, performing procedures, and collaborating with the clinical team to support practice goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a state dental license in good standing and have a strong interest in pediatric dentistry. The ability to obtain or maintain a Medicaid Provider number and NPI number is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preventive dental carePatient diagnosisClinical treatmentPatient educationCaregiver communicationMedicaid provider complianceNpi managementMulti-tasking

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active General Dentistry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$221k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $201k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
23% this job

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$642k
Typical market rent
$2,517/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Hero Practice Services

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

High daily rates and production percentage
Signing bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401K
Paid holidays
Paid malpractice
CE stipend