Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $105,570 | $101,670 | $125,710 |
| Median | $181,080 | $170,750 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $213,660 | $213,660 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Access Health Louisiana, 7 campuses
- A Professional Dental Organization, 2 campuses
- Daigle Dental, 2 campuses
- Devereux and Nguyen, 2 campuses
- Start, 2 campuses
- Tomaszewski Dental, 2 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- New Orleans, LA · 19 miles
- Gulfport, MS · 44 miles
- Houma, LA · 74 miles
- Hattiesburg, MS · 76 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Slidell?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Slidell. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Access Health Louisiana, A Professional Dental Organization, Daigle Dental.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Louisiana?
Start with the Louisiana dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Slidell.
What should a practice in Slidell weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Slidell has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 6% over the Louisiana median.