Associate Dentist, Sp
Listed compensation
$100k-$300k
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 78% 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).
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Living in Springville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $459k
- Typical market rent
- $1,667/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.