Dentist needed in Hot Springs AR

Columbia Healthcare; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment opportunities

Full benefits package

401(k) with up to 3% match

Life insurance

Job summary

A progressive health center in Arkansas seeks a General Dentist to join their expanding team with a 4-day work week and a competitive salary of $175K–$185K plus bonus. The position offers clinical autonomy in a new dental clinic equipped with modern facilities. Dentists will have the opportunity to provide full-scope dentistry and participate in community outreach, making a real impact in an underserved area. This role involves working alongside hygienists and managing a growing patient volume.

Qualifications

• Valid DDS or DMD license to practice dentistry in Arkansas.
• Experience in restorative procedures: crowns, fillings, root canals.
• Desire to participate in community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including preventative, restorative, and cosmetic treatments.
• Manage patient load and work alongside dental hygienists.
• Engage in mobile dental outreach programs.

Skills

Full-scope dentistry

Patient management

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent

Tools

Endodontic equipment

Job description

Overview

General Dentist Opportunity – Arkansas | 4-Day Work Week | $175K–$185K + Bonus

A growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Hot Springs, Arkansas is seeking a General Dentist to join its expanding dental program. This organization is part of a respected healthcare network focused on delivering high-quality care to communities across Arkansas, with a strong commitment to modern facilities, provider support, and patient access.

Position Highlights

• Brand new dental clinic with 6 operatories


• 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday) – 10-hour days


• Practice full-scope dentistry: crowns, fillings, root canals, and restorative procedures


• Brand-new endodontic equipment available


• Work with 1 hygienist (another being hired)


• Current volume 12–14 patients/day with ability to grow to 20/day


• Opportunity to participate in mobile dental outreach once per month

Leadership is progressive and supportive of dentists who want to build a productive, comprehensive practice—not just perform extractions.

Compensation & Benefits

• $175K–$185K base salary + productivity bonus


• Loan repayment opportunities


• Full benefits package


• 401(k) with up to 3% match


• Life insurance

Why Hot Springs?

Located in the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs offers incredible outdoor recreation and a high quality of life. Residents enjoy bass fishing on Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton, hiking in Hot Springs National Park, and year-round outdoor activities like hunting, boating, and 4-wheeling. The area also offers a low cost of living with a welcoming community.

This is a great opportunity for a dentist who wants clinical autonomy, modern equipment, and the chance to make a real impact in an underserved community.

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