Associate / Lead Dentist - $10k Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Tend is a dental practice that aims to make oral health care more accessible and welcoming. As a Dentist at Tend, you'll be part of a team that focuses on delivering exceptional clinical care, comprehensive diagnostics, and personalized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full spectrum of high-quality clinical services including restorative care such as inlays/onlays, crowns, veneers, endodontics, extractions, implants, and cosmetic dentistry.
• Perform comprehensive exams to diagnose the whole person, addressing issues like malocclusion, occlusal wear, and sleep-disordered breathing.
• Lead comprehensive exams and develop thoughtful, member-centered treatment plans grounded in clinical findings and honest risk assessment.
• Participate in aligner case selection, staging, and execution, contributing to a high-performing aligner program.
• Manage a dynamic schedule balancing operative procedures, hygiene checks, aligner starts, and same-day treatment opportunities.
• Drive production through proactive diagnosis, completion of full treatment plans, and efficient use of chair time.
• Partner with dental assistants, hygienists, and studio leadership to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
• Lead clinical onboarding, training, and ongoing development of providers, reinforcing Tend standards and best practices.
• Own complex cases and member escalations using our Empathy → Confidence approach.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current, active dental license in the state you’re applying for.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Active DEA registration.
• Associate Dentists: Minimum 2 years of experience (post residency) in private practice, DSO, or similar setting.
• Lead Dentists: Extensive clinical experience (typically 6+ years post-residency) and proven ability to lead, mentor, and elevate the performance of dentists within a multi-chair practice environment.
• Comfort with modern technology and a willingness to adopt digital workflows.
• Invisalign certification.

Qualifications

• Comfort with a Full Time schedule consisting of 4 days per week + 2 Saturdays per month or a Part Time schedule consisting of 2-3 days per week including some Saturdays.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while performing clinical procedures.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle dental instruments and perform precise procedures.
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts, interpret radiographs, and operate clinical equipment.
• Ability to bend, reach, and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care.
• Occasional lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology.

Skills

• Comfort with modern technology and a willingness to adopt digital workflows.
• Ability to diagnose and treat TMJ-related conditions, including the delivery of therapeutic Botox as part of a comprehensive care approach.
• Ability to diagnose and treat members for sleep-disordered breathing, incorporating sleep medicine solutions into treatment planning where appropriate.
• Ability to partner with clinical leadership to expand advanced treatment offerings and continuously elevate clinical scope.
• Ability to mentor and coach dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants in diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical execution to elevate overall team performance.
• Ability to lead clinical onboarding, training, and ongoing development of providers, reinforcing Tend standards and best practices.
• Ability to review clinical outcomes (including re-dos and escalations) and implement solutions to improve quality and consistency of care.
• Ability to own complex cases and member escalations using our Empathy → Confidence approach.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — plus our own Dental Wellness Program.
• 401(k) plan to help you grow your nest egg.
• Virtual and in-person CE opportunities and internal clinical forums.
• Life & AD&D insurance, legal support, EAP, and health advocacy.
• FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit and parking benefits.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $175,000 USD - $425,000 USD. Top-earning Dentists at Tend earn $425,000+ per year. Our compensation model is designed to reward high-quality clinical care, comprehensive treatment, and strong production—while providing consistency and transparency.

Schedule

This role requires a Full Time schedule consisting of 4 days per week + 2 Saturdays per month or a Part Time schedule consisting of 2-3 days per week including some Saturdays.