Associate Orthodontist

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Job Description

  • Level: Senior
  • Job Location: FPDS Corporate - Irving, TX
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
  • Job Shift: Day

Associate Orthodontist – Full-Time Five Point Dental Specialists | North Dallas, Plano & Wylie, TX Five Point Dental Specialists (FPDS) is seeking an experienced, full-time Associate Orthodontist to join our established practices serving North Dallas, Plano, and Wylie, Texas.

We’re looking for a skilled, patient-focused doctor who can confidently manage comprehensive orthodontic treatment, build lasting relationships with patients and families, and provide clinical leadership to an experienced team.

This is an opportunity to establish a long-term professional home with clinical autonomy, an established patient base, and operational support that allows you to focus on exceptional care. For the right doctor, future partnership or ownership discussions may be considered as the relationship develops.

What You’ll Do Provide comprehensive orthodontic care for children, adolescents, and adults using fixed appliances, clear aligners, and other appropriate treatment modalities Independently manage cases from diagnosis and treatment planning through active treatment, finishing, and retention Evaluate diagnostic records, monitor patient progress, and make adjustments to support excellent clinical outcomes Clearly communicate treatment recommendations, progress, and expectations to patients and families Lead and mentor clinical team members to support consistent care and an efficient, positive patient experience Collaborate with referring providers and dental specialists on interdisciplinary cases Maintain accurate clinical documentation and high standards for patient safety and quality

Qualifications

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school Completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program and a certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Active Texas dental license or ability to obtain licensure before starting Extensive experience practicing independently as an orthodontist following specialty training Demonstrated success managing comprehensive and complex orthodontic cases Strong proficiency with fixed appliances and clear aligner therapy Strong clinical judgment, communication, and team leadership skills Commitment to a full-time position and a long-term relationship with the practices

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications Bonus opportunity Health, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance Paid time off (PTO) 401(k) Continuing education allowance Structured onboarding and collaboration with experienced doctors Experienced clinical and administrative teams An established patient base Clinical autonomy with organizational and operational support Discounted orthodontic care for you and your family If you’re an experienced orthodontist seeking a full-time opportunity where you can deliver outstanding care, lead a strong team, and build lasting professional relationships, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect. Apply today to start the conversation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Five Point Dental Specialists is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive orthodontic care for patients using various treatment modalities including fixed appliances and clear aligners. Manage cases from diagnosis through retention while providing clinical leadership and mentorship to the dental team.

Requirements

Requires a DDS or DMD degree and completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program. Candidates must hold an active Texas dental license and possess extensive experience in managing complex orthodontic cases.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careMentoringInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient communication

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).

What does the Dentist market look like in Texas?
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Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Texas443 active5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment443 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

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About Five Point Dental Specialists

Medical Practices
Irving, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Bonus opportunity
Health, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k)
Continuing education allowance
Structured onboarding
Clinical autonomy

Living in Irving

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k
Typical market rent
$1,595/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.