Associate Dentist, Sp
Listed compensation
$100k-$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Build Your Career. Not Just Your Schedule.
Looking for an associate opportunity where you can grow clinically, earn well, and build toward something long-term?
We're looking for an Associate Dentist to join our team in Springville, Utah. Whether you're a new graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced dentist ready for the next step, you'll have the support and autonomy to build a successful career.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Mentorship: Learn alongside experienced doctors who are available to support your clinical growth.
- Path to Partnership: Qualified doctors may have the opportunity to pursue equity/partnership after one year.
- Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed daily rate or production-based compensation, whichever is higher.
- Established Patient Base: Step into a strong existing patient base rather than starting from scratch.
- Clinical Autonomy: Practice dentistry your way with an experienced team behind you.
- Strong Benefits: Malpractice insurance, license fees, CE reimbursement, health insurance stipend, and lab fees covered.
- Flexible Options: W-2 or 1099 and full-time or part-time opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Utah dental license or eligibility for licensure
- Patient-focused and committed to excellent care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Motivated to continue growing clinically
- New graduates are encouraged to apply!
More Than an Associate Position
We believe your first associate role can be the beginning of something bigger. Learn. Grow. Earn. And, if ownership is your goal, build toward partnership.
Apply today to start a conversation about your future.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide high-quality patient care within an established practice while collaborating with an experienced team. The role involves managing a patient base and pursuing clinical growth with the potential for future partnership.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Utah dental license or eligibility for one. Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-focused care are essential for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 93% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $202k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$202k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentistry listings in Utah | 19 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Utah | 86 active | 6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% no call · 93% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 258 in the last 30 days | 203 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Dentist Jobs
11 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
11 jobs · 10 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
11 jobs · 10 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Dentist
Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois
Part Time Dentist
Dentserv Dental Services · Brooklyn, New York
Staff Dentist
$191k-$304kFull Time Associate Dentist
$300kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Springville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $457k≈ 4.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,614/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.