General Dentist
Listed compensation
$182k-$260k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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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