Principal Dentist Jobs
Principal Dentist jobs are open across private practices, dental service organizations, and community health centers, from associate-level to clinic ownership, with specializations in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and pediatric dentistry. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Looking for a Dental Office That Values Your Growth, Pays More, and Gives You the Freedom to Practice Your Way?
7 Day Dental in the DFW area is hiring Associate Dentists—and we’d love to meet you!
Why Our Dentists Love Working With Us;
- High Earning Potential – See actual W2s to back this up Pay Transparency - Know exactly how much you will get paid and have full access to check at all times.
- New Grad Friendly – You are not left to sink or swim. Receive personalized training, support, and mentorship.
- Fully Covered Lab Fees – NO office deductions from your paycheck
- Extra Income from RDA Procedures – Take home more than just your own production
- CE Reimbursement – Invest in your growth, on us
- Full Practice Support – We handle marketing, billing, admin, and patient flow
If you’re looking for a practice that values people, clinical excellence, and long-term success — 7 Day Dental is built for you.
Whether you're a new grad or experienced provider, your successful dental career starts here.
- We do not offer Sponsorship
Apply now – we’d love to connect and share more! looking forward to connecting,
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $200,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
License/Certification:
- DDS/DDM (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- DESORT STAFFING342
- PDS Health226
- Aspen Dental86
- Smile Brands73
- Sonrava Health63
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services243
- Non-Profit & Social Services33
- Education20
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Staffing & Recruiting3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal dentist jobs.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited program
- Active and unrestricted state dental license in the state of practice
- Experience leading or supervising a dental team in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with digital radiography, practice management software, and electronic health records
- Board certification or eligibility in a recognized dental specialty where applicable
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for healthcare providers
Tips for Your Principal Dentist Job Search
Tailor your resume for practice type
A principal dentist resume for a dental service organization should emphasize patient volume, efficiency metrics, and team oversight, while a private practice application should highlight patient retention, referral relationships, and treatment planning breadth. Same credentials, very different framing.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal dentist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
List every active state dental license
If you hold licenses in more than one state, put them all in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume. Hiring managers filter fast, and a missing license is a silent rejection even when your clinical background is a strong match.
Prepare a philosophy-of-care statement
Many principal dentist interviews open with questions about how you approach treatment decisions and patient communication. Draft a concise, specific statement that reflects your diagnostic style and how you handle cases where patients decline recommended treatment.
Negotiate start date and transition support
Principal dentist offers often include a patient panel transition period. Before signing, clarify whether you get a ramp-up phase with reduced production expectations, overlap time with the outgoing dentist, and coverage for credentialing delays that could push your first billable day.
Target openings by practice ownership model
Filter your search by DSO, independent group practice, or single-owner practice because compensation structures, clinical autonomy, and growth paths differ significantly across these models. Applying without knowing which model you prefer wastes time on both sides.
Principal Dentist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal dentists?
The companies hiring the most principal dentists right now include DESORT STAFFING, PDS Health, and Aspen Dental, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Dental service organizations and federally qualified health centers tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many principal dentist jobs are remote?
About 1% of principal dentist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or reduced on-site arrangements include teledentistry consultations, treatment planning review roles, and clinical director positions at multi-location groups that separate administrative oversight from chair-side duties.
How do you become a principal dentist?
You become a principal dentist by earning a DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school, passing the National Board Dental Examinations, and obtaining an active state license. From there, most principal dentists accumulate associate-level clinical experience before taking on a lead or ownership role, often by demonstrating strong patient outcomes, team leadership, and practice management competency over time.
Can you get hired as a principal dentist with limited experience?
Some employers, particularly dental service organizations expanding into underserved markets, hire newly licensed dentists directly into principal roles when no seasoned candidate is available locally. To compete, emphasize clinical rotations where you independently managed a full patient schedule, any supervisory or teaching experience from your program, and a clear articulation of how you handle complex cases without a senior dentist present.
What does the principal dentist interview process look like?
Most principal dentist interviews include an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter or practice manager, followed by an in-person visit that combines a clinical competency conversation, a tour of the facility, and a meeting with key staff. Final-stage interviews often involve a discussion with ownership or a regional clinical director about case philosophy, production expectations, and practice culture fit before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to principal dentist jobs?
You can find and apply to principal dentist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from practices and health systems across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty, preferred practice model, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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