- Associate Dentist
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
This opening is for an Associate Dentist.
At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st, offering the financial security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class Dental Service Organization (DSO). Our best-in-class learning and development training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your dental career. Let us handle your business and administrative tasks, so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional patient care.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Location-Specific Offers
- Competitive Daily Rate
- At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st. We offer:
- An income potential that’s twice as high as the average private practice*
- Full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and career goals**
- Unlimited access to free continuing education (live and online) to keep your skills and knowledge up to date
- The opportunity to own your practice through the Practice Ownership Program
- A cutting-edge surgical training center to expand your scope of practice
- A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan (including full benefits for part-time roles)
Back-end support to allow you more time to focus on your patients: finance, IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center, learning and development, plus so much more
*Source: ADA Health Policy Institute 2017 Survey of Dental Practice.
**May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location.
You’ll achieve success by
Working with a patient-centric team that respects your clinical judgment and leadership
Assuming excellent quality of care for all patients while adhering to the highest standards of dental practice ethics and professionalism
- Conducting comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnosing dental conditions
- Offering treatment planning options and discussing them with patients
- Providing high-quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency
- Keeping abreast of new developments in dentistry through continued education and professional development
Networking with professional groups, dental associations, and dental societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the greater community
Qualifications
Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school
Be part of a revolutionary dental team reshaping the industry's landscape. As an Aspen Dental Dentist, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to own your practice, backed by the support and resources of a nationwide network of experts. Access the latest technology, top-tier training, and immerse yourself in a rewarding and fun culture. Together, we're making dentistry better for everyone.
Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.
ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist is responsible for conducting comprehensive full mouth exams, diagnosing dental conditions, and providing high-quality clinical treatments. They must also develop treatment plans and maintain the highest standards of dental ethics and patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 289 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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