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.

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Massachusetts

Statewide Massachusetts figures for dentists.

Massachusetts median

$181,600

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Massachusetts range

$157,670–$315,990

vs. national

low-reliability estimate

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Massachusetts

4 employers have 12 open dentist roles in Massachusetts, led by Pacific Dental Services with 8 openings.

Pacific Dental Services8 open Dr Dental2 open Heartland Dental1 open Smile Brands1 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 12 live dentist openings in Massachusetts. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Massachusetts?

BLS's estimate of the Massachusetts median for dentists is $181,600 a year, from a small or imprecise sample, so treat it as a rough signal (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dentists in Massachusetts. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Massachusetts licensure page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts listings currently come from 4 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (8), Dr Dental (2), and Heartland Dental (1). 1 other employer has openings too.

05Which Massachusetts cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Massachusetts listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Waltham (2), Burlington (1), Dedham (1), Framingham (1), and Hanover (1).

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