Dentist - Full time - Detroit
Listed compensation
$234k-$312k
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Job Description
Make an Impact in Geriatric & Special Needs Dental Care
About Enable Dental
At Enable Dental, we are revolutionizing dental care by bringing compassionate, comprehensive clinical services directly to patients where they are—assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and homebound settings.
By integrating modern mobile healthcare technology with an extraordinary clinical team, we transform lives, restore smiles, and dramatically improve health outcomes for seniors and patients with special needs.
As a fast-growing industry leader, we foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that rewards innovation, clinical excellence, and personal growth. If you are seeking a deeply rewarding dentistry career with flexibility, autonomy, and exceptional compensation, your next step starts here.
Why You’LL Love This Opportunity
- Meaningful & Purpose-Driven Work – Restore dignity and oral health for patients who need it most.
- Freedom Beyond the Office – Break free from the traditional 4-wall clinic with a dynamic, portable practice setting.
- Exceptional Support & Growth – Enjoy robust administrative assistance, modern technology, and clear career advancement pathways.
- Collaborative & Caring Culture – Join a mission-driven team of healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence.
- Industry-Leading Pay & Benefits – Top-tier daily rates, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and work-life balance.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a Mobile Dentist, you will deliver high-quality general dentistry services tailored to senior and special needs populations. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive oral examinations, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, preventive care, extractions, crowns, and denture care. You will leverage modern portable dental technology and digital record systems to deliver gentle, patient-centered care and ensure an outstanding clinical experience.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution
- Active and valid state dental license
- Current CPR certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse patient populations
- Empathy, patience, and adaptability working with elderly and disabled patients
- Ability to perform a broad range of general dental procedures
- Familiarity with dental software for maintaining patient records and treatment plans
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record for travel to multiple locations
- Commitment to working in mobile dental settings outside of traditional offices
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $900–$1,200 daily guarantee or up to 28% of net production (commensurate with market and scope of services). Comprehensive benefits package available for full-time clinicians.
Key Responsibilities
The Mobile Dentist will provide comprehensive general dentistry services, including examinations, treatment planning, and preventive care for senior and special needs populations. They will utilize portable dental technology to deliver high-quality clinical care across various community and homebound settings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and possess an active state dental license. Additionally, applicants require a valid driver's license, current CPR certification, and the ability to work effectively in mobile clinical environments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$273k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $284k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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