Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$300k

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Job Description

Associate Dentist – Bliss Dental | Odessa, TXUp to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bliss Dental in Odessa, Texas, is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join our high-performing, well-established team. With a built-in patient base, strong mentorship, modern technology, and a clear path for long-term growth and future ownership, this is an excellent opportunity for professional growth, whether you're a new graduate or an experienced provider.

You'll work alongside an experienced doctor and collaborative clinical team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while helping you build a successful and rewarding career.

  • What You'll Gain
  • Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • $250,000-$300,000+ annual income potential
  • Daily guaranteed pay during credentialing
  • 100% clinical autonomy
  • Established patient base with immediate production opportunities
  • Mentorship from experienced providers
  • Future ownership opportunities through MB2's doctor-led partnership model
  • Modern technology and efficient systems
  • Full-Time Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Professional development support

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S. dental school
  • Active or pending Texas dental license
  • Why Odessa, Texas?

Odessa offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and quality of life, making it an excellent place to build a successful and rewarding career.

Highlights of Living in Odessa Include

  • Living Stipend Offered
  • Strong local economy and continued regional growth

Family-friendly Community with Great Schools and Parks

Convenient access to Midland and the Permian Basin for additional dining, shopping, and entertainment

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Dentist will provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care within a collaborative clinical team. They will manage an established patient base while utilizing modern technology to ensure efficient and effective treatment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

General dentistryTreatment planningPatient communicationDental diagnosticsOral health assessment

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 47 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 53% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $283k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$300kDentist median $275k (middle half $247k–$300k)255 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$283k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Texas456 active5,720 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 53% no call · 66% no weekends47 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.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$265k
7
$265k-310k
4
$310k-355k
0
$355k-400k
3
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
68% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
#4

Dentist

$250k-$350k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

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.

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About Bliss Dental & Orthodontics - Odessa

Benefits & Perks

Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Continuing education opportunities
Malpractice coverage
Professional development support

Living in Odessa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Odessa, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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