Dentist (Regular Ft)
Veterans Health Administration · Bangor, ME
- EmployerVeterans Health Administration
- LocationBangor, ME
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted17 days ago
- Requisition886598500
- ProfessionDentist
About this role
Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Dentist (Regular Ft) in Bangor, ME. The employer published a pay range of $230k–$260k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other dentist roles before you apply.
Dentists examine patients, diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums and mouth, and lead the dental team.
Duties from the announcement
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package . GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES. The general practice dental officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF DUTIES. The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services.
Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.
How this pay compares
The midpoint of this range, $117.79 per hour, is 10% above the median of 127 Dentist postings with published pay across the US ($106.97 per hour).
Bangor, ME at a glance
- $88.90/hrmedian pay, Bangor area
- $75–$112middle half of earners, per hour
- 97price level, U.S. = 100
- The metro median is 11% below the Maine statewide median of $100.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour.
- Adjusted for local prices, a $88.90 median hour in Bangor buys what $92.12 buys at the national price level.
- HRSA lists 15 active dental health shortage designations covering Penobscot County; shortage areas often have more openings.
Dentist jobs in Maine · Maine state guide
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.
What do dentists get paid at other employers in Maine?
- Portland Center for Dentistry, LLCPortland, ME$162.50/hr
- True Trusty Dental Group LLCBangor, ME$93.75/hr
- Pines Health ServicesCaribou, ME$91.35/hr
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Get the free pay reportFree for candidates · email onlyTypical requirements
- Active dental license in the state of the job
- DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited program
- DEA registration and state controlled-substance registration if you prescribe; BLS
General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.
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