Lead Orthodontist - Sugarland & Rosenberg, TX
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Job Description
Dr Vladimir Tabakman of Houston Orthodontic Specialists is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Lead Orthodontist to add to their thriving practices 4 days/wk. Locations for patient care will include Sugarland & Rosenberg, TX, with additional access of care that may include Bellaire or West Houston locations.
Seeking a candidate who is proficient in orthodontics, assertive, competitive, and an achievement-oriented leader. This role is for someone who is passionate about helping a successful practice grow to new heights.
If you're someone who is driven, can be flexible to providing access of care to patients and wants to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.
Overview
By joining Houston Orthodontic Specialists in Texas, you not only have the opportunity to bring your experience to a vibrant city that needs your skills, but you will also reap the benefits of working within the Southern Orthodontic Partners network.
In addition, this opportunity offers an established patient base, and we provide excellent support so that you can focus on what you love and leave the administration to us, allowing you to focus on providing quality care and growing your career.
We are committed to creating a culture that values family, diversity, innovation, and quality, all while setting the highest standard of care throughout the lifetime of our patients.
Requirements
Our Orthodontists Enjoy
- Generous compensation package: competitive per diem rate with production bonus program
- Investment opportunity yielding a long-term wealth building vehicle
- Relocation assistance (if needed)
Attractive Sign-on And/or Retention Bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, life, long & short-term disability and 401(k)
- Malpractice insurance
- A People First Culture and many more perks & rewards
Qualifications
- 2+ year previous orthodontic practice experience with a growth/leadership mindset
- Full-time opportunity (4 days per week) that include rotating Fridays and occasional Saturdays are required
- DDS/DMD from an accredited dental education program
- Certificate of completion of residency from an accredited postgraduate Orthodontic program
- Current, valid license to practice dentistry in state of Texas
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Orthodontist will provide high-quality orthodontic care across multiple practice locations in Texas. The role involves leading clinical operations, driving practice growth, and maintaining the highest standards of patient service.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthodontics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthodontics listings in Texas | 8 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Texas | 477 active | 6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 2% offer loan repayment477 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthodontics listings | 37 in the last 30 days | 29 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
