TN · Chattanooga · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Chattanooga, TN

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2 more open roles from employers in Chattanooga. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Endodontist

Smile Brands · Chattanooga, TN

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  • Req 39679
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What your pay buys in Chattanooga

  • Overall prices in Chattanooga run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.5).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Open Dental Specialist roles in Tennessee

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PermanentPosted 18 days ago

Endodontist

Smile Brands · Nashville, TN

$200k–$400k/ year
  • Part-time
  • Req 39678
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Endodontist

Smile Brands · Nashville, TN

$200k–$400k/ year
  • Part-time
  • Req 38103
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Dental health shortage areas in Hamilton County

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Hamilton County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Huntsville, AL85 mi$110.49/hr230,402
Murfreesboro, TN86 mi$115+/hr168,387
Marietta, GA87 mi$101.62/hr63,122
Roswell, GA87 mi$101.62/hr92,227
Alpharetta, GA88 mi$101.62/hr67,275
Madison, AL89 mi$110.49/hr64,029

Dental Specialist jobs in Tennessee · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Chattanooga

Chattanooga city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Chattanooga as a dental specialist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Chattanooga in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Hamilton County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Chattanooga?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsNashville, TN · 2 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
  • Dental Care AllianceLargo, FL · 1 posting$180.29/ hr$144–$216
  • Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO · 1 posting$168.27/ hr$144–$192
  • PDS HealthAvondale, AZ · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197

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2What they are offering now

Low$96Median$144.23High$192

3 Dental Specialist postings with published pay in Tennessee, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Dental Specialist roles

  1. EndodontistPermanent
    $200k–$400k/ year
    Smile Brands · Nashville, TN · posted 18 days ago
  2. Dentist (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)Permanent
    $280k–$400k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Nashville, TN · posted 28 days ago

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