Dentist
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Dentists employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $87.31 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
The posted pay range is for a fully licensed Dentist.
The pay range for a limited license eligible Dentist is $115,518 to $173,328 annualized.
Harbor Health Services is an innovative, growing, mission-based organization that lives, serves and collaborates with our community members to achieve our mission to help individuals reach their full potential through access to local, affordable services that promote health. Harbor provides medical, behavioral health, dental, and support services to more than 34,000 patients in Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod. Harbor Health also operates two Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Mattapan and Brockton.
We are seeking a talented Full Time Dentist to join our team at the Ellen Jones Community Dental Center in Dennis, MA and the Harbor Community Health Center in Hyannis.
Harbor Health offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more!
Additional provider benefits include CME stipend up to $2500 and 5 days of leave, 25 days of PTO to start, and Harbor Health is qualified for federal and state loan repayment programs!
Role:
The Dentist works within a team to provide dental care for outpatients by focusing on preventive care, oral health, and overall health. The dentist is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth and gums. Role will include hours at both of our Dental clinics in Dennis and Hyannis.
Responsibilities
- Determines and implements effective plan of treatment for patient whether it includes impressions for dentures, extracting diseased teeth, repairing cavities, root canals etc.
- Advises and educates patient about dental health practices.
- Consults with the managers of other patient services to ensure coordination of services for dental treatment plan of patients.
- Enters all pertinent and required information into patient medical record in accordance with procedure and practice in a timely and effective manner.
- During emergency operations may be required to report to work or remain at work.
- Provides functional supervision of the dental assistants, hygienists, students, externs, and residents as assigned and/or as a designee in the absence of the site Lead Dentist.
Requirements
- D.M.D. or D.D.S. from approved dental school
- Current Full, MA Dentist Licens e or Limited License eligible Dentist
- 3 years of experience as a Dentist preferred.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification required
- Current MCSR and DEA
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement.
When determining actual base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, years of relevant experience, education, training, and other factors as permissible by law). As such, most offers will not be at the top of the salary range.
Hours may include evening and Saturday rotation and providing coverage at other Dental site location(s) as needed.
40 hours, full time
From Harbor Health Services's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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