General Dentist – Nashville, TN

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $165,000 – $260,000+
Location: Nashville, TN
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in Nashville, TN. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking a General Dentist in Nashville, TN. The position needs someone who can diagnose oral-health needs, deliver high-quality general care, and build patient relationships that support long-term treatment acceptance. Because this is a confidential search, the employer identity and remaining role details are provided during the first qualified conversation.

About the Role

The best fit offers an established patient base, capable hygiene and assistant support, clinical autonomy, and production-based upside without sacrificing care quality. Day to day, the person in this position will diagnose oral-health needs, deliver high-quality general care, and build patient relationships that support long-term treatment acceptance. The Nashville market is competitive for proven talent, so the team is prepared to discuss scope, advancement, and compensation without an extended interview cycle. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Complete examinations and develop clear preventive, restorative, and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide general dental procedures within experience, training, and clinical comfort.
• Explain findings, alternatives, fees, and follow-up needs without pressure.
• Coordinate with hygienists, assistants, specialists, labs, and front-office staff.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree with active, eligible, or transferable state licensure.
• Clinical confidence with general procedures and appropriate referral judgment.
• Clear treatment planning, documentation, and chairside communication.
• A patient-first approach paired with dependable pace and follow-through.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.

How to Apply

Submit a current resume through the form on this page. A cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative reviews each application for role alignment and contacts candidates whose background matches the opening. Your resume and identifying information will not be sent to the employer without your consent.