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Van Buren, Arkansas

General Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$500k

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Job Description

Criswell Clinic Northridge

General Dentist, Full-Time

Lead With Purpose. Practice With Heart.

At Criswell Clinic Northridge you won’t just find a high-performing office—you’ll find a team that believes in purpose-driven dentistry and celebrates wins like family.

We’re deeply rooted in the community, proudly serving special needs patients and partnering with local organizations that keep us grounded in what matters most.

Whether you're a new grad eager to learn, a seasoned associate ready for mentorship or leadership, or someone eyeing a future path to ownership, this is the kind of place that supports your goals without micromanaging your style.

We believe in clinical autonomy, genuine collaboration, and a culture where growth is real and laughter is required.

Why Join Our Office?

No committee meetings or 47-step approval chains here—just great dentistry, loyal patients, and freedom to do what you do best. Add mentorship, a fun-loving team, and a tech-savvy setup, and you’ve got a pretty sweet gig.

  • Fully digital workflow—no clipboards, no paperwork, just a seamless experience for you and your patients
  • Enjoy the Clinical autonomy to “practice as you please” without corporate red tape
  • Thrive in a family-oriented, fun, and supportive culture
  • Receive mentorship from seasoned clinicians
  • Be part of a team that values joy in the workday and connection with patients
  • Serve a loyal patient base, including individuals with special needs and unique care needs

Compensation & Benefits

You bring the skills—we’ll fill the schedule. With our proven playbook and support system, our doctors average $300-500k annually and we’ll help you get there and beyond. Drill, fill, and thrive with a fully staffed team, admin support that has your back, and a schedule designed to grow your career and protect your sanity.

  • Defined path to ownership/partnership
  • Highly competitive comp plan with unlimited earning potential
  • Flexible schedule built for real work-life balance
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance and so much more
  • 401(k) Program to invest in your future
  • CE & hands-on training opportunities
  • Full admin support so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
  • A high-performance culture

Your Responsibilities

Yes, you’ll be diagnosing, drilling, and dazzling patients with your clinical skills—but let’s be real, we’re looking for more than just a steady hand and a sharp eye.

You’re the kind of doctor who can explain a treatment plan without sounding like a textbook, build trust that keeps patients coming back, and lead a team like it’s second nature (with a few lame dad jokes along the way).

If you’re all about high standards, continuous growth, and believe that leadership means serving first—welcome to the crusade.

  • Diagnose and provide excellent patient care and treatment
  • Educate patients on oral health and treatment options
  • Develop and maintain trusting, long-term patient relationships
  • Partner with and lead a supportive, experienced team
  • Maintain high clinical standards and a positive work environment

Qualifications

You’ve got the degree (DMD or DDS—we don’t play favorites), an active license with no drama attached, and a chairside manner that puts people at ease before they even sit down. You’re a confident communicator, a natural leader, and a team player who treats patients like people—not procedures. If you’ve got clinical chops, a collaborative spirit, and compassion baked into everything you do, we already like your style.

  • DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school
  • Active AR dental license (in good standing, no disciplinary actions)
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Passion for teamwork and treating patients with compassion

Your dream job called—it said to bring your handpiece and hit apply.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will diagnose and provide excellent patient care while educating patients on oral health and treatment options. They are also responsible for leading the clinical team and maintaining high standards of patient relationships.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

General DentistryTreatment PlanningClinical DiagnosisOral Health Education

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$375k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $432k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$500kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)379 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$432k in purchasing powerArkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Arkansas44 active5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 17 employers
4
<$300k
8
$300k-310k
4
$310k-400k
5
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
72% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Visa sponsorship
17%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

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

  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Defined path to ownership/partnership
Highly competitive comp plan with unlimited earning potential
Flexible schedule built for work-life balance
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Program
CE & hands-on training opportunities
Full admin support
Clinical autonomy

Living in Van Buren

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,108/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fort Smith, AR-OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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