General Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$400k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Eastern Dental of Woodbury Heights LLC - Woodbury Heights, NJ
- Position Type: Part Time
- Salary Range: $200000.00 - $400000.00Salary/year
- Job Category: Dentist - General Practitioner
Eastern Dental has been providing families with full-service dental care for over 50 years. From children to seniors, our skilled team of dentists and specialists provide the highest level of dental care to ensure healthy and happy smiles.
If you are caring, compassionate and have a true desire to help others, becoming a member of the Eastern Dental Family may be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are seeking a patient focused Dentist to care for our patients in our established, multi-specialty practice, utilizing a comprehensive approach to full-service dentistry. This is a part time position, 2-3 days per week You will be paid a guaranteed hourly rate, or a percentage of your collections.
Whichever is higher We welcome those with a strong focus on quality, service and patient satisfaction. Duties and Responsibilities: Diagnose and treat patients with oral diseases Provide General Dentistry treatment and services to patients with clinically sound and compassionate care.
Educate patients about oral hygiene and preventive dental care Monitor patient progress and maintain treatment records Ensure in compliance regulatory agencies, and dental board procedures Work with staff to provide quality patient care services Address clinical issues promptly and accurately Show dedication and provide the highest quality of care to patients Benefits of working for Eastern Dental: Guaranteed daily rate plus uncapped earning potential Sponsorship available for candidates requiring work authorization Continuing Education Course allowance Work location & hours flexibility Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Senior Dentist Clinical Mentorship Eastern Dental has state of the art digital oral scanners and the latest cavity detection technology Qualifications: DDS / DMD degree from an accredited U.S. Dental School Relevant NJ State Dental License active in good standing Ability to be credentialed with insurances and governmental insurance programs.
Excellent communication skills Proficient in performing regular checkups and dental procedures Required skills include critical thinking, decision making, active listening, complex problem solving The ability to deliver a caring and supportive environment to patients Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will diagnose and treat patients with oral diseases while providing comprehensive general dentistry services. They are responsible for educating patients on preventive care and maintaining accurate treatment records in compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited U.S. dental school and possess an active, good-standing New Jersey state dental license. Proficiency in dental procedures and the ability to be credentialed with insurance programs are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 87% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $276k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $200k–$400k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)401 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$276k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in New Jersey | 116 active | 5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 39% no call · 87% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 7% offer loan repayment116 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 564 in the last 30 days | 432 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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