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.

Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Pennsylvania

Statewide Pennsylvania figures for dentists.

Pennsylvania median

$163,390

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Pennsylvania range

$112,640–$210,650

vs. national

-4%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Pennsylvania

6 employers have 19 open dentist roles in Pennsylvania, led by Heartland Dental with 12 openings.

Heartland Dental12 open Comprehensive Mobile Care2 open Dental3652 open Elite Dental Partners1 open Enable Dental1 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 19 live dentist openings in Pennsylvania. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania median for dentists is $163,390 a year, -4% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Pennsylvania?

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

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania listings currently come from 6 employers, including Heartland Dental (12), Comprehensive Mobile Care (2), and Dental365 (2). 3 other employers have openings too.

05Which Pennsylvania cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Pennsylvania listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Johnstown (3), Philadelphia (2), Camp Hill (1), Greensburg (1), and Hershey (1).

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