Scope of practice — what a dentist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Arizona

Statewide Arizona figures for dentists.

Arizona median

$194,180

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Arizona range

$118,910–$221,380

vs. national

+14%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Arizona

5 employers have 53 open dentist roles in Arizona, led by Pacific Dental Services with 37 openings.

Pacific Dental Services37 open Heartland Dental13 open Comprehensive Mobile Care1 open Smile Brands1 open United Dental Corporation1 open

About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental practice.

Dental practices across Arizona hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dentist jobs are open in Arizona right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 53 live dentist openings in Arizona. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Arizona?

The Arizona median for dentists is $194,180 a year, +14% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Arizona?

The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners sets the licensing rules for dentists in Arizona. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Arizona licensure page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Arizona?

The Arizona listings currently come from 5 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (37), Heartland Dental (13), and Comprehensive Mobile Care (1). 2 other employers have openings too.

05Which Arizona cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Arizona listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Phoenix (6), Tucson (6), Mesa (5), Goodyear (3), and Oro Valley (3).

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