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.

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

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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Texas

Statewide Texas figures for dentists.

Texas median

$162,360

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Texas range

$119,990–$216,390

vs. national

-5%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Texas

7 employers have 95 open dentist roles in Texas, led by Pacific Dental Services with 38 openings.

Pacific Dental Services38 open Community Dental Partners23 open Smile Brands12 open Heartland Dental8 open Westphalia Holdings7 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health6 open Comprehensive Mobile Care1 open

Dentist Jobs by City in Texas

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Texas 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 Texas right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 95 live dentist openings in Texas. They come from 7 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Texas?

The Texas median for dentists is $162,360 a year, -5% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Texas?

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

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Texas?

The Texas listings currently come from 7 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (38), Community Dental Partners (23), and Smile Brands (12). 4 other employers have openings too.

05Which Texas cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Texas listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are San Antonio (16), Houston (7), Killeen (4), Lubbock (4), and Spring (4).