How to hire an endodontist

How to hire an endodontist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step endodontist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an endodontist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new endodontist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the endodontist you need to hire. Certain endodontist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an endodontist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an endodontist that fits the bill.

   This list presents endodontist salaries for various positions.

   Type of Endodontist	Description	Hourly rate
   Endodontist	Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.	$56-177
   Public Health Dentist	Public Health Dentists have a hefty requirement of a master's or bachelor's degree in public health with licensure in dentistry and experience in the field as a prerequisite for this career. In addition, they will need strong skills in communication, manual dexterity, teamwork, and a great deal of patience, stamina for long hours of work, and an approach that is both thorough and methodological... Show more	$30-136
   Pediatric Dentist	A pediatric dentist is responsible for taking care of children and infant's dental needs and concerns. Pediatric dentists maintain the patients' oral health, monitor their conditions, and schedule regular dental checkups... Show more	$47-134

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Endodontics
   • Aspen
   • Apex
   • Surgical Instruments
   • Private Practice
   • Dental Instruments
   • OSHA
   • Specialty Practice
   • Dental Tissues
   • Oral Surgery
   • Root Canals
   • Hippa
   • Dental Procedures
   • Practice Management

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Invisalign treatments and procedures.
   • Manage early and moderate periodontal disease, evaluate the results of periodontal treatment and establish maintenance program.
   • Practice dentistry in the specialty field of Endodontics (root canals).
   • Maintain dental equipment and sterilize instruments per OSHA guidelines.
   • Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
   • Provide patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your endodontist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An endodontist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an endodontist in Virginia may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level endodontist usually earns less than a senior-level endodontist. Additionally, an endodontist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average endodontist salary

   $209,344yearly

   $100.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level endodontist salary

   $118,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

   Average endodontist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Illinois	$228,254	$110
   2	California	$226,835	$109
   3	Oregon	$226,136	$109
   4	Nevada	$221,957	$107
   5	Washington	$210,234	$101
   6	Florida	$208,698	$100
   7	New York	$206,251	$99
   8	Arizona	$197,207	$95
   9	Minnesota	$192,370	$92
   10	Michigan	$189,389	$91
   11	Massachusetts	$186,962	$90
   12	Georgia	$180,706	$87
   13	Pennsylvania	$176,284	$85
   14	New Mexico	$170,849	$82
   15	Texas	$170,117	$82
   16	Virginia	$168,852	$81
   17	Hawaii	$159,172	$77
   18	Ohio	$154,866	$74

   Average endodontist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kool Smiles	$240,245	$115.50
   2	Gentle Dental	$238,534	$114.68
   3	Dental Care Alliance	$237,843	$114.35	52
   4	Dental Associates	$237,410	$114.14	3
   5	Great Expressions Dental Centers	$236,560	$113.73	36
   6	Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc.	$235,155	$113.06	41
   7	Aspen Dental	$234,871	$112.92	579
   8	Coast Dental	$231,997	$111.54	10
   9	Pacific Dental Services	$231,052	$111.08	356
   10	Whittier Street Health Center	$229,003	$110.10	1
   11	Western Dental	$224,980	$108.16	26
   12	Modern Dental Group	$222,025	$106.74
   13	Heartland Dental	$220,393	$105.96	9
   14	Konikoff Dentistry	$214,710	$103.23
   15	Elite Dental Partners	$210,394	$101.15	31
   16	New Horizons Family Practice	$202,409	$97.31
   17	Marquee Dental Partners	$202,409	$97.31
   18	Dental One Assoc.	$202,409	$97.31
   19	Pearl Dental	$202,409	$97.31
   20	Professional Dental Technology	$202,409	$97.31

4. Writing an endodontist job description

   A job description for an endodontist role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an endodontist job description:

   Endodontist job description example

   Average SBI Provider earns 200,000- 400,000 annually.

   Who We Are!

   At Midwest Dental, we are looking for a high caliber Full Time Endodontist who is dedicated to serving patients and providing quality dental care. If you are seeking clinical autonomy with the backing of a full support team and the latest technology, we have the ideal opportunity for you in St Anthony, MN and Apple Valley, MN. At Smile Brands we believe culture matters. We believe that happier teams lead to happier patients, and we’ve got the happiest team in the dental industry. The organization has been recognized on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list three years in a row – in fact, we are the second highest ranked healthcare provider in the U.S.

   Your Role as an Endodontist with Midwest Dental

   You will provide a wide range of endodontic procedures for your patients and provide support for our entire dental team at each dental practice you visit. You will have full autonomy over your patients and their endodontic needs and you will not have to worry about the day-to-day operations of running a practice.

   What We Need From You Clinically

   • Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) required
   • Endodontic Specialty Certificate

   We’ll Offer You

   • Unparalleled support to develop your skill sets + CE
   • A culture that celebrates success and diversity
   • Healthcare Benefits: Medical + HSA, Dental, and Vision (applicable for full-time positions)
   • 401K Savings Plan
   • Average SBI Provider earns 200,000- 400,000 annually.
   • Malpractice Insurance (only applicable for W2 Employees)

   Smile Brands Inc. and all relevant Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are proud to celebrate diversity and provide an inclusive workplace for all employees.

   DISCLAIMER: Please be aware of suspicious recruiting emails and text messages scams that attempt to collect your personal information. You will never be asked for your driver license or Social Security number during an online interview. Additionally, we do not attempt to collect money, gift cards or request you to purchase.

   Company DescriptionAre you passionate about dental health and helping patients maintain their gleaming smiles? Do you love educating and encouraging others on the best ways to take care of their teeth? Are you ready to work with a supportive team and give patients an exceptional dental experience? If these questions make you smile, read on! We’ve got the ideal job for you at the Monarch Dental office in Little Elm, TX.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right endodontist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with endodontists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit endodontists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your endodontist job on Zippia to find and recruit endodontist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit endodontists, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new endodontist

   Once you've found the endodontist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new endodontist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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