Associate Dentist

About the role

Join a thriving, patient-focused dental practice in Elizabethton, TN, as an Associate Dentist. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate dentist to deliver comprehensive oral healthcare in a collaborative and modern environment. This is an opportunity to build lasting patient relationships while practicing in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced dental technology. With a patient volume of 118 new patients per month, you’ll have a consistent and rewarding patient base.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of dental conditions using clinical exams, diagnostic imaging, and patient history
• Provide preventive, restorative, and minor surgical dental care
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs and goals
• Maintain accurate patient records using Open Dental practice management software
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, sterilization standards, and infection control guidelines
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment options
• Collaborate with team members, including hygienists and specialists, to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in continuing education to stay current on dental techniques and advancements

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental program
• Active Tennessee state dental license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience or completion of residency (new grads considered if exceptional)
• Strong competency in restorative dentistry, periodontal therapy, endodontics, and basic oral surgery
• Excellent communication and patient management skills
• Commitment to high-quality, detail-oriented care

Benefits

• Health insurance: Company-sponsored, up to $500/month premium contribution
• Vision insurance: Fully paid by company
• Continuing education stipend: $6,000/year (many CE opportunities at no cost)
• 401k plan: 4% company match after one year
• Malpractice insurance: Paid by company
• Vacation: 4 weeks unpaid
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $25,000
• Potential for higher compensation for specialists in endodontics or oral surgery

Pay

• Associate production-based compensation: 35% of adjusted production (range 30-40% based on experience/performance)
• Average first-year dentist: $200,000
• Average second-year dentist: $250,000
• Year three and beyond: $350,000+ (average full-time salary at Martin Dentistry: $375,000)

Schedule

Full-time (8:00am-5:00pm), part-time options considered for the right candidate