Associate Orthodontist

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Job Description

Build Your Orthodontic Career in the Greater St. Louis Area

Amazing Smiles Orthodontics is looking for an ambitious Associate Orthodontist to join our thriving team at our Glen Carbon and O'Fallon, Illinois locations.

This is an opportunity to step into an established, successful orthodontic organization with an experienced team, a strong patient base, and the resources to support you as you build a rewarding long-term career.

We are seeking a full-time Associate Orthodontist, 4 days per week, who is clinically confident, motivated, competitive, and excited about contributing to the continued growth of our practices.

Whether you're an experienced orthodontist or a recent residency graduate, you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, develop your clinical and leadership skills, and build a career within an established organization.

At Amazing Smiles, you'll walk into an established patient base and a proven orthodontic organization rather than starting from scratch. Our practice provides personalized orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults, with treatment options including braces and Invisalign.

Amazing Smiles is also a Diamond-Plus Invisalign Provider, reflecting the experience and volume of our clinical team.

You'll be supported by an experienced team of orthodontists and dedicated clinical and administrative staff, allowing you to focus on what matters most: taking care of patients, building relationships, and delivering exceptional clinical outcomes.

With the support of Southern Orthodontic Partners, you'll also have access to the operational and administrative resources needed to grow your career without carrying the burden of running the business yourself. If you're someone who wants to practice great orthodontics while being part of something bigger, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Why Amazing Smiles?

  • Established, thriving orthodontic organization with multiple locations throughout the Greater St. Louis area
  • Full-time schedule, 4 days per week
  • Patient care opportunities in Glen Carbon and O'Fallon, Illinois
  • Established patient base with opportunities for continued growth
  • Experienced orthodontic team and dedicated support staff
  • Diamond-Plus Invisalign Provider
  • Competitive per diem compensation + production bonus program
  • Doctor stipend
  • CE stipend
  • Residency stipend for new graduates
  • Relocation assistance, if applicable
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k)
  • Malpractice insurance
  • A people-first culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
  • And many additional perks and rewards

Why the Metro East?

The Greater St. Louis area offers the best of both worlds, big-city amenities paired with the comfort, convenience, and community feel of the suburbs.

Located just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, the Metro East provides access to a major metropolitan area while offering a lifestyle that feels a little more relaxed.

Whether you're looking to establish roots, raise a family, enjoy an active social life, or simply find a community where you can feel at home, Glen Carbon and O'Fallon offer an appealing combination of opportunity and lifestyle.

The community offers a welcoming suburban environment with established neighborhoods, local restaurants, parks, and convenient access to shopping and everyday amenities.

It's an ideal setting for someone who appreciates a community-oriented lifestyle while still wanting easy access to everything the St. Louis region has to offer.

The Ideal Candidate

We're open to orthodontists at all stages of their careers. What matters most is your mindset and desire to grow.

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Clinically confident and committed to exceptional orthodontic care
  • Driven, competitive, and achievement-oriented
  • Comfortable working in a busy, established practice
  • Passionate about building relationships with patients and families
  • Flexible and committed to increasing access to care
  • Interested in contributing to practice growth
  • A strong communicator and team player
  • Interested in developing into a future leader

Build Something Bigger at Amazing Smiles

At Amazing Smiles, you won't be asked to choose between clinical autonomy, professional growth, and a great lifestyle.

You'll have an established patient base, an experienced support team, multiple locations, and the backing of Southern Orthodontic Partners, giving you the opportunity to focus on exceptional patient care while building the career you want.

To learn more about Amazing Smiles Orthodontics, visit our website at: Amazing Smiles Orthodontics.

Interested in learning more? Contact CMarciniak@SouthernOP.com for additional information or to start a confidential conversation.

Requirements

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental education program
  • Certificate of completion from an accredited postgraduate Orthodontic residency program
  • Current, valid license to practice dentistry in Illinois
  • Strong communication skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered care
  • Growth-oriented mindset

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality orthodontic care to children, teens, and adults using braces and Invisalign. Collaborate with an experienced clinical team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and contribute to practice growth.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical dentistryTreatment planningTeamwork

Orthodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Southern Orthodontic Partners compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $354k (middle half $229k–$390k)50 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All dentist listings in Illinois184 active5,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthodontics listings37 in the last 30 days27 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Illinois figures use all dentists: too few Illinois Orthodontics postings state pay.

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About Southern Orthodontic Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive per diem compensation + production bonus program
Doctor stipend
CE stipend
Residency stipend for new graduates
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k)
Malpractice insurance

Living in O'Fallon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$275k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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