2021 Texas Dentists, General Salary Guide

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Dentists, General Salary in Texas

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Salary

$158.3K

Growth

32%

Bright Outlook

Average

Green

Dentists, General Job Description

Also known as:

Associate Dentist, Dental Surgery Doctor (DDS), Dentist, Dentist/Owner, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Family Dentist, General Dentist, General Dentist/Owner, Pediatric Dentist

How Much Do Dentists, General Make in Texas? 2021

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$61,490	$109,790	$158,300	$208	$208
Hourly Wage	$29.56	$52.78	$76.10	$100	$100

How Much Do Dentists, General Make in Texas? 2021

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$61,490

$109,790

$158,300

$208

Hourly Wage

$29.56

$52.78

$76.10

$100

Dentists, General Tasks

Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.
Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.

What Activities Do Dentists, General Do?

Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Develop medical treatment plans.
Diagnose dental conditions.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Prescribe medications.
Fabricate medical devices.
Design medical devices or appliances.
Advise patients on preventive care techniques.
Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Operate on patients to treat conditions.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Operate on patients to treat conditions.
Direct healthcare delivery programs.
Design public or employee health programs.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Prepare healthcare training materials.

Typical Dentists, General Knowledge?

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

What Are Typical Dentists, General Abilities?

Finger Dexterity - Putting together small parts with your fingers.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - Keeping your arm or hand steady.
Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.
Selective Attention - Paying attention to something without being distracted.
Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
Manual Dexterity - Holding or moving items with your hands.
Category Flexibility - Grouping things in different ways.
Multilimb Coordination - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Flexibility of Closure - Seeing hidden patterns.
Written Expression - Communicating by writing.

What Are Typical Dentists, General Skills? 2021

Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Speaking - Talking to others.
Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
Time Management - Managing your time and the time of other people.
Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Persuasion - Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Science - Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Management of Personnel Resources - Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

What Are Typical Dentists, General Interests?

Social - Occupations with Social interests frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. Most involve helping or providing service to others.
Investigative - Occupations with Investigative interests frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. They often involve research and figuring out problems mentally.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

What Is The Projected Employment For Dentists, General in Texas? 2021

Location	2019 Employment	2029 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
Texas	9,980	13,140	32%	660
United States	132,100	135,700	3%	4,200

What Is The Projected Employment For Dentists, General in Texas? 2021

Location

2019 Employment

2029 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

Texas

9,980

13,140

32%

660

United States

132,100

135,700

4,200

What Is The Required Dentists, General Education & Experience? 2021

Doctoral or professional degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training

Dentists, General Schools in Texas?

School	Program Name	Location	Length / Graduates
Texas A & M University-College Station	Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics	College Station, TX	Less than one year: 11
Texas A & M University-College Station	Advanced General Dentistry	College Station, TX	Less than one year: 9
Texas A & M University-College Station	Dentistry	College Station, TX	More than 4 years: 104
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	Dentistry	Houston, TX	More than 4 years: 100
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics	Houston, TX	Less than one year: 8 More than 4 years: 8
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	Dentistry	San Antonio, TX	More than 4 years: 100
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics	San Antonio, TX	Less than one year: 7
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	Advanced General Dentistry	San Antonio, TX	Less than one year: 13

Dentists, General Schools in Texas?

8 Texas

School

Program Name

Location

Length / Graduates

Texas A & M University-College Station

Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics

College Station, TX

Less than one year: 11

Texas A & M University-College Station

Advanced General Dentistry

College Station, TX

Less than one year: 9

Texas A & M University-College Station

Dentistry

College Station, TX

More than 4 years: 104

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Dentistry

Houston, TX

More than 4 years: 100

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics

Houston, TX

Less than one year: 8
More than 4 years: 8

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Dentistry

San Antonio, TX

More than 4 years: 100

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics

San Antonio, TX

Less than one year: 7

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Advanced General Dentistry

San Antonio, TX

Less than one year: 13

Dentists, General Jobs Near Me Texas.

Job Title	Company	Location	Date Posted	Federal Contractor
Dental Lab Technician for Dentures (Tooth Setter)	Affordable Care	Euless, Texas	06/22/2021	No
Purchasing Contracts Administrator- Procurement - Texas Medical Center	UT Health	Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas	06/22/2021	No
Research Assistant I - Brownsville Regional Campus	UT Health	Brownsville, Texas	06/22/2021	No
Senior Software Developer	General Dynamics Information Technology	Austin, Texas	06/22/2021	Yes
Senior Software Developer	General Dynamics Information Technology	Killeen, Texas	06/22/2021	Yes
Senior Software Developer	General Dynamics Information Technology	Laughlin AFB, Texas	06/22/2021	Yes
Senior Software Developer	General Dynamics Information Technology	Kingsville, Texas	06/22/2021	Yes
Senior Software Developer	General Dynamics Information Technology	Wichita Falls, Texas	06/22/2021	Yes
Senior Software Developer	General Dynamics Information Technology	Dallas, Texas	06/22/2021	Yes
Senior Software Developer	General Dynamics Information Technology	Dyess AFB, Texas	06/22/2021	Yes

Dentists, General Jobs Near Me Texas.

11 Texas

Job Title

Company

Location

Date Posted

Federal Contractor

Dental Lab Technician for Dentures (Tooth Setter)

Affordable Care

Euless, Texas

06/22/2021

Purchasing Contracts Administrator- Procurement - Texas Medical Center

UT Health

Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas

06/22/2021

Research Assistant I - Brownsville Regional Campus

UT Health

Brownsville, Texas

06/22/2021

Senior Software Developer