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Dentists, General in Maine
General dentists examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries affecting teeth, gums, and related oral tissues. They perform procedures like cleanings, fillings, and extractions, and may fit dental appliances or provide preventive care In Maine the median pay is $209,200 a year, 22% above the national median of $170,950.
$209,200median pay in Maine, per year
$160,980–$351,830middle half earn
310employed in Maine
$170,950U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Maine
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Maine or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageChemistry
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Dentists, General.
Licenses and training in Maine
Dentists, General pay in other states
Alaska · $230,990North Dakota · $220,660Minnesota · $219,200Tennessee · $215,290Oregon · $211,690North Carolina · $207,000Georgia · $206,760Missouri · $204,960Vermont · $204,960Virginia · $197,110
Related occupations
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsOrthodontistsProsthodontistsDentists, All Other SpecialistsChiropractorsDietitians and NutritionistsOptometristsPharmacists
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dentists, general and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 29-1021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine, annual.