MA · New Bedford · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in New Bedford, MA

The free report below lists employers near New Bedford and what they pay.

More open Dentist roles in New Bedford

1 more open role from employers in New Bedford. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Dentist (Part-Time)

Benevis · New Bedford, MA

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  • MA - New Bedford
  • Req 11750
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What your pay buys in New Bedford

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).

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 Dentist roles in Massachusetts

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in New Bedford as they open.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Chief of Dental

Veterans Health Administration · Bedford, MA

$240k–$270k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887928000
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Pittsfield, MA

$180k–$215k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-010847
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Dental health shortage areas in Bristol County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Bristol County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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.

License and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in New Bedford

New Bedford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in New Bedford as a dentist?

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

Is New Bedford in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Bristol County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dentists in New Bedford?

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Your Dentist pay reportNew Bedford, MA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • The Dentist at Hopkinton, PCHopkinton, MA · 2 wage offers$179.33/ hr$175–$184
  • Lowell Kids Dentistry PLLCLowell, MA · 3 wage offers$144.24/ hr$94–$144
  • Sohi and Jain LLCFitchburg, MA · 2 wage offers$125.00/ hr$100–$150
  • Dental Dreams LLCSpringfield, MA · 2 wage offers$124.22/ hr$106–$144

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$87Median$120.19High$144

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

3Open now: 3 Dentist roles

  1. Chief of DentalPermanent
    $240k–$270k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Bedford, MA · posted 8 days ago
  2. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $200k–$300k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Plymouth, MA · posted 29 days ago

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