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.

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

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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Maryland

Statewide Maryland figures for dentists.

Maryland median

$168,500

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Maryland range

$134,850–$215,960

vs. national

-1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Maryland

4 employers have 11 open dentist roles in Maryland.

Comprehensive Mobile Care4 open Heartland Dental4 open Smile Brands2 open Pacific Dental Services1 open

Dentist Jobs by City in Maryland

Bel Air (2)Frederick (1)Owings Mills (1)Waldorf (1)Abingdon Annapolis Baltimore Bethesda Bowie Chevy Chase Columbia Gaithersburg Germantown Hagerstown Olney Rockville Silver Spring

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Maryland 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 Maryland right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 11 live dentist openings in Maryland. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Maryland?

The Maryland median for dentists is $168,500 a year, -1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Maryland?

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

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Maryland?

The Maryland listings currently come from 4 employers, including Comprehensive Mobile Care (4), Heartland Dental (4), and Smile Brands (2). 1 other employer has openings too.

05Which Maryland cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Maryland listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Bel Air (2), Frederick (1), Owings Mills (1), and Waldorf (1).