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.

Ohio State Dental Board · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Ohio

Statewide Ohio figures for dentists.

Ohio median

$167,410

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Ohio range

$96,370–$222,820

vs. national

-2%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Ohio

8 employers have 24 open dentist roles in Ohio.

Heartland Dental7 open Pacific Dental Services7 open Elite Dental Partners3 open Smile Brands2 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health2 open Dental3651 open DiMichaelangelo Family Dentistry1 open Premier Care Dental Management1 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 Ohio 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 Ohio right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 24 live dentist openings in Ohio. They come from 8 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Ohio?

The Ohio median for dentists is $167,410 a year, -2% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Ohio?

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

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Ohio?

The Ohio listings currently come from 8 employers, including Heartland Dental (7), Pacific Dental Services (7), and Elite Dental Partners (3). 5 other employers have openings too.

05Which Ohio cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Ohio listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Cincinnati (4), Toledo (3), Aurora (2), Avon (1), and Canton (1).

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