General Dentist Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a General Dentist make in Atlanta, GA? The average General Dentist salary in Atlanta, GA is $192,375 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $172,562 and $216,715. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Experienced General Dentist - Private Practice & High Production Opportunity!

DCS Clinical - Anchorage , AK

General Dentist LOCATION:Anchorage, Alaska JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent (4 to 5 days per week) We are helping a wonderful practice in find a full-time Experienced General Dentist to join their team

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General Dentist

Talent Dental - Rancho Cucamonga , CA

We are seeking an associate dentist with a great personality who does great dental work to join our ... Perform general dentistry * Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests * Sedate patients and administer ...

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General Dentist

Total Health Dental Care - Oakland , CA

Join Our Team as a General Dentist at Total Health Dental Care Total Health Dental Care, a distinguished fee-for-service group practice, is seeking a dedicated General Dentist to be a valuable ...

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General Dentist

A+ Family Dentistry® Group - San Diego , CA

We're seeking an amazing full-time General Dentist for our practice in San Diego, CA! Beautiful contemporary practice with a solid patient base to ensure a full schedule each day with a variety of ...

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General Dentist (Fill-In/Temporary)

Smile Island Pediatric and Adult Dental Group - Rocklin , CA

General Dentist (Fill-In/ Temporary) Schedule: Temporary assignment May - July Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (pedo/teen) and August (adult/teen) Tuesdays-Fridays. Fill-in as needed. Business ...

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General Dentist

Gentle Dentistry - San Diego , CA

Looking for an associate dentist to join our practice part-time, with potential to become ... Procedures the general dentists do at our office include Invisalign, cosmetic cases, extraction/bg ...

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What does a General Dentist do?

Common responsibilities of a General Dentist

Provide great customer service by offering same day care when possible and ensuring parent / patient satisfaction.

January 02, 2023

Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.

January 06, 2023

Cleans out and fills in cavities, rebuilds broken teeth, replaces missing, teeth, and pulls out unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.

February 19, 2023

Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians.

February 22, 2023

Diagnoses, treats, and manages your overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventive education.

March 19, 2023

Participates in Medical Staff functions, conferences, and continuing education.

April 13, 2023

Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed.

April 17, 2023

Leadership in assistance to develop the team.

May 05, 2023

Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing.

May 07, 2023

Act as back-up for other dentists as needed.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for General Dentist in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

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172562

216715

192375

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

175910

221296

196391

What is the average salary for General Dentist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of General Dentist in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for General Dentist ranges from $172,562 to $216,715 with the average base salary of $192,375. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $175,910 to $221,296 with the average total cash compensation of $196,391.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$192,375	$172,562 - $216,715
Bonus	$4,017	$3,347 - $4,581
Total Pay	$196,391	$175,910 - $221,296

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

General Dentist Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,465 - $216,593	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,631 - $216,801	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,891 - $215,872	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,728 - $205,620	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,049 - $208,536	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,307 - $201,324	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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