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.

Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Utah

Statewide Utah figures for dentists.

Utah median

$133,320

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Utah range

$101,100–$165,580

vs. national

-22%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Utah

5 employers have 7 open dentist roles in Utah.

Heartland Dental2 open Pacific Dental Services2 open Lumio Dental1 open SGA Dental Partners1 open Westphalia Holdings1 open

Dentist Jobs by City in Utah

Salt Lake City (3)Herriman (1)Lehi (1)American Fork Bountiful Layton Midvale Ogden Riverton South Jordan West Jordan West Valley City

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Utah 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 Utah right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 7 live dentist openings in Utah. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Utah?

The Utah median for dentists is $133,320 a year, -22% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Utah?

The Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board sets the licensing rules for dentists in Utah. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Utah licensure page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Utah?

The Utah listings currently come from 5 employers, including Heartland Dental (2), Pacific Dental Services (2), and Lumio Dental (1). 2 other employers have openings too.

05Which Utah cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Utah listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Salt Lake City (3), Herriman (1), and Lehi (1).