Pays $160,000–$390,000 annually — Dentist market median is ~$250k (11 jobs)
About the Role
Associate Dentist. $160K-$390K. Mentorship, 600+ CE hours, ownership path. Kent, WA.
Join PDS Health as a Associate Dentist – $160K-$390K, Mentorship & CE in Kent, Washington, United States. Now is the time to join Kent Smiles Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $160K - $390K
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company contributions
- 600+ hours of CE
- Mentorship from Owner Dentists
- Clear path to practice ownership
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join PDS Health as a Associate Dentist – $160K-$390K, Mentorship & CE.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide high-quality comprehensive dental care while prioritizing patient comfort and clinical outcomes. They will also collaborate with in-house specialists and partner with Owner Dentists for ongoing coaching and mentorship.
Requirements
This role is open to recent dental graduates as well as experienced professionals. Candidates must be committed to clinical growth and delivering excellent patient outcomes within a collaborative environment.
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $257k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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