General Dentist Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 109 verified physician responses, General Dentist has a 3.5/5 average career satisfaction rating.83% of General Dentist physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average General Dentist physician works 36 hours per week.

General Dentist physicians commonly report loving: building meaningful patient relationships, intellectual stimulation and diagnostic challenges, clinical variety, the ability to make a tangible difference in patient outcomes, and procedural diversity. Many also appreciate the collegial environment and opportunities for subspecialization.

Based on SalaryDr data, General Dentist physicians work an average of 36 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

The most commonly cited challenges from General Dentist physicians include: administrative burden and documentation requirements, call schedules impacting personal time, work-life balance pressures (especially early in career), and compensation concerns relative to training length. Some also mention challenging patient populations or high-acuity cases as sources of stress.

83% of General Dentist physicians surveyed say they would choose General Dentistagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 109 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.