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Smilist
Livingston, New Jersey

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$400k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Pay: $200,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year

Job description

The Smilist is looking for a compassionate and skilled General Dentist ready to take on an excellent opportunity at our Livingston, NJ dental practice. Providers enjoy full clinical autonomy to treat patients. The practice is modern with advanced technology that offers an exceptional experience to every patient, with teamwork culture second to none. Productive schedules and increased patient flow allows our dentists to focus on providing the best quality of care to each and every patient.

About The Practice

  • Loyal FFS/PPO Patient Base
  • Multi-Specialty Practice
  • Apply today and during our discussion we can ensure that we find the right practice and position for you.

General Dentist Benefits

  • $200,000-400,000 Annual Income Potential
  • Up to 10 CE credits a year through our exclusive Continuing Education
  • Company-sponsored 401k with Company Match
  • Malpractice Insurance Reimbursement (Full-Time Employees Only)

Preferred Education and Experience

Minimum of 1 year of Clinical Experience

DDS or DMD from an accredited university, active NJ license in good standing, and active/in process DEA license

  • Broad Scope General Dentistry
  • Ethical patient-centric provider
  • Coachable, Team-Oriented
  • Great work ethic, motivated for success

About The Smilist: The Smilist was founded in 2014 to create a dental organization with a strong brand that offers exceptional patient experiences. We are passionate about supporting our Dentists and teams as they seek to deliver exceptional patient care. Since its founding, The Smilist has rapidly grown to be one of the leading dental support organizations in the Northeast supporting over 90 locations. Our 5-star patient reviews reflect the passion of our doctors and support staff in providing an overall amazing experience for our patients.

  • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  • Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will provide high-quality dental care while maintaining full clinical autonomy within a modern, multi-specialty practice. They are responsible for managing patient flow and delivering exceptional patient experiences in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited university and possess an active NJ dental license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience and an active or in-process DEA license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCommunication

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 84% 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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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Living in Livingston

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 4.6× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 27% of gross pay
  • State income tax up to 10.8%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08. City-level figures for Livingston; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Smilist

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Great Neck, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 10 CE credits a year
Company-sponsored 401k with Company Match
Malpractice Insurance Reimbursement (Full-Time Employees Only)