Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Full-time Associate Position at a Well-Established Private Practice in Provo, UT (Ninth East Dental)
Ninth East Dental is looking for a skilled, full-time general dentist to meet the needs of our growing patient base. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your expertise in comprehensive dentistry under the mentorship of an experienced team.
Our practice combines advanced technology with patient-focused care in a modern, comfortable environment. With a strong community presence built on years of trust and relationships, we are proud to serve Provo, UT—a vibrant city offering world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and countless other outdoor adventures.
- Take advantage of this exceptional career opportunity that includes:
- $250,000+ potential annual earnings
Business and Clinical Mentorship
- Robust benefits package - including eligibility for full medical benefits, 401k, malpractice coverage, and additional compensation for experienced candidates
- Comprehensive patient treatment in all aspects of general dentistry, including:
- Restorative
- Oral surgery
- Endo
- Implants
- Crown/Bridge
- Ortho
Qualifications
- DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school - All experience levels welcome!
- Valid state dental license (or in the process of obtaining)
- Ability to maintain state-required insurance coverage
- INDDROP02
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care to a growing patient base at a private practice. Perform a wide range of general dentistry procedures including restorative, surgical, and endodontic treatments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Ninth East Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $253k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)412 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$253k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Utah | 72 active | 5,721 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 79% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
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Benefits & Perks
22 jobs · 21 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Ninth East Dental
Benefits & Perks
Living in Provo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $436k≈ 1.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,602/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.