How much does a Dentist make in Louisiana? The average Dentist salary in Louisiana is $185,134 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $165,905 and $208,431. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Dentist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dentist Salary $148,398 LA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Dentist Salary $165,905 LA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Dentist Salary $185,134 LA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Dentist Salary $208,431 LA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Dentist Salary $229,641 LA March 26, 2024
25% $165,905 10% $148,398 90% $229,641 75% $208,431 $185,134 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

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Clinical Support: Assists healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care. They work with an individual practitioner or a team, taking on tasks such as welcoming and preparing patients, explaining treatment and updating patient records

Leadership 5.1%
Futures 2.75%
Clinical Support 1.62%
Others 90.53%

Job Description for Dentist

Dentist examines and treats diseases and injuries of teeth and gums. Performs preventative and maintenance dentistry and educates the patient in proper tooth and gum care. Being a Dentist recommends braces or surgery to correct any malformations. Requires a doctorate degree in dentistry, either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Dentist requires a state licensed to practice. Typically reports to a top management. Dentist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $176,374 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $186,302 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $168,976 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $184,939 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $168,976 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $185,913 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $183,382 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $170,533 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $187,470 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $183,382 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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