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Smile Brands
Mount Juliet, Tennessee

General Dentist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$900/day

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At Castle Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while providing exceptional care to your patients.

We combine the autonomy and personal feel of private practice with the resources and support of a larger organization. You’ll have the clinical freedom to make decisions for your patients, while having access to experienced teammates, continuing education and operational support when you need it.

Whether you’re an experienced dentist or early in your career, you’ll be part of a collaborative clinical community focused on helping you grow, build lasting patient relationships and do your best work.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and the support you need to provide exceptional care.

Keep growing with complimentary CE and training in areas such as implants, endodontics, clear aligners and more.

Learn from a clinical community with regular clinical discussions and access to experienced colleagues and mentors.

  • Build a great team and create a culture of collaboration, accountability and empowerment.
  • Get real support—not red tape from operations, training, talent acquisition, marketing and compliance teams.
  • Focus on dentistry while our support teams help with the operational side of running a practice.
  • Build lasting patient relationships and make a meaningful impact on the health of your community.

Schedule (days/hours)

M-F 8am to 5pm

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care while practicing at the top of your license.
  • Conduct thorough examinations, diagnose oral health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Clearly communicate treatment recommendations and help patients understand their options.
  • Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
  • Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants and other providers to deliver coordinated care.
  • Lead and empower your clinical team through effective communication, delegation and daily team huddles.
  • Stay current with advances in dentistry, technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.
  • Maintain the highest standards of clinical ethics, patient safety, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
  • Active state dental license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Active DEA license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Qualified candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered.
  • A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative approach to working with patients and dental teams.

Compensation

900/day

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

General dentistryPatient careTreatment planningOral health diagnosisClinical leadershipTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Smile Brands a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$234k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $255k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$234kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)404 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$255k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Tennessee103 active5,723 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 76% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$234k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 20 employers
8
<$260k
9
$260k-325k
2
$325k-390k
5
$390k-455k
2
$455k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
64% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

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

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance
Time Off Options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Telemedicine
Flexible Spending Accounts

Living in Mount Juliet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$489k
Typical market rent
$2,125/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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