General Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$350k-$500k

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Job Description

General Dentist – Socorro, TX

Earn Up to 40% of Collections | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus | Ownership Opportunity

Build the Career You Want in One of Texas' Most Vibrant Communities

Join a established, mission-driven family dental practice in Socorro, TX, serving a vibrant, diverse border community.

You'll provide comprehensive general dentistry to an underserved population with high unmet needs, work alongside an experienced clinical leader, and build your skills in a high-volume, supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for dentists seeking clinical growth, community impact, and financial stability in one of the most affordable markets in the U.S.

Our practice is committed to making quality dental care accessible to all. We're growing our team and looking for a dedicated, compassionate general dentist ready to build long-term patient relationships and develop mastery in general, cosmetic, implant, and emergency dentistry.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Comprehensive general dentistry with high case volume (general, implants, cosmetic, emergency, preventive care)
  • Clinical mentorship
  • Serve a high-need, underserved border community (80%+ Hispanic majority) with strong mission alignment
  • Low cost of living (housing 33% below U.S. average) enables rapid student loan payoff and wealth building
  • Year-round sunshine and outdoor recreation (Franklin Mountains state park, 300+ days clear skies)
  • Growing El Paso market with strong patient demand and low dental workforce competition
  • Bilingual (Spanish) patient care opportunity in binational community
  • Stable patient base and established referral network

About the Area

El Paso, located at the base of the Franklin Mountains, is a vibrant border city of 700,000+ with a rich Spanish Colonial heritage, world-class cultural attractions, and exceptional outdoor recreation.

Enjoy 300+ days of sunshine annually, hiking and rock climbing in the largest urban state park in the U.S., and a thriving binational community with authentic Tex-Mex cuisine and cross-border cultural experiences.

The area offers big-city amenities (shopping, dining, museums, UTEP sports) with small-town affordability—median home prices are $250k–$280k, and overall cost of living is 13–16% below the U.S. average.

Fort Bliss and UTEP anchor stable regional employment, and Texas Tech Hunt School of Dental Medicine (opened 2022) brings educational resources and dental workforce development to the region.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality comprehensive general dentistry (preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, emergency)
  • Conduct clinical exams, diagnose oral diseases, and develop treatment plans
  • Perform procedures including cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, teeth whitening, and implant placement
  • Communicate effectively with patients in English and Spanish (preferred) to build trust and patient loyalty
  • Maintain infection control, sterilization, and OSHA/ADA clinical standards
  • Collaborate with team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development

Required Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S. dental school
  • Valid Texas dental license or eligible to obtain
  • Strong clinical skills in general dentistry
  • Commitment to quality patient care and ethical practice

Preferred Qualifications

  • 0–3 years of post-doctoral experience (new graduates welcomed)
  • Spanish language fluency (highly preferred for patient communication)
  • Experience or interest in implant dentistry and cosmetic procedures
  • Dental school training in underserved/diverse populations (Texas Tech Hunt School, public health background)
  • Mentorship-seeking mindset and willingness to develop comprehensive clinical skills

Ready to make a real difference in an underserved community while building your career and financial stability? Apply now or contact us at (915) 860-1999 to learn more about joining our team. We'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited U.S. dental school and possess a valid Texas dental license. Strong clinical skills and a commitment to ethical, patient-centered care are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Restorative dentistryCosmetic dentistryTreatment planningOSHA standardsADA standards

General Dentistry Career Context

Independence Dental Services LP holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 13 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$425k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $438k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$425k midpoint, that is roughly $17k–$30k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 19 employers

8
<$300k
8
$300k-355k
7
$355k-410k
2
$410k-465k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
65% this job
401k / retirement match
65%
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
17% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

Dentist – DDS / DMD

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Living in El Paso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.9
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 · El Paso, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Independence Dental Services LP

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Earn Up to 40% of Collections
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Ownership Opportunity
Clinical mentorship
Low cost of living area