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American Dental Companies
American Fork, Utah

Associate Dentist - American Fork, UT

DentistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$200K+

The week · per this posting3-day week

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Job Description

  • Associate Dentist | American Fork, Utah
  • $200K+ Earning Potential | 3-Day Workweek | Advanced Technology | Mentorship
  • Your Skills Deserve More Than an Ordinary Associate Position.

What if your next dental opportunity allowed you to do more of the procedures you love, work with a team that truly values comprehensive care, and step into an established practice with a proven history of strong production?

At Palisades Dental in American Fork, Utah, we're looking for an experienced Associate Dentist who is confident in comprehensive general dentistry, particularly endodontics, implant placement, and Invisalign, and excited to join a practice where clinical expertise and exceptional patient care go hand in hand.

With strong new-patient flow, high treatment acceptance, and an established history of successful associate production, Palisades Dental offers the foundation for a rewarding and productive career.

A Practice Designed for Dentists Who Love Dentistry

At Palisades Dental, we believe great dentistry happens when talented clinicians have the technology, support, and opportunity to provide comprehensive care.

Our seven-operatory practice is equipped with advanced dental technology and supported by an experienced, collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

What Makes Palisades Dental Different?

Strong Patient Demand: An established patient base and consistent new-patient flow create opportunities for continued growth.

Proven Production History: Join a practice with a history of strong associate production and high treatment acceptance.

Comprehensive Clinical Scope: Enjoy restorative dentistry, endodontics, implant placement, Invisalign, and a wide range of general dental procedures.

Keep Dentistry In-House: Our practice emphasizes providing comprehensive services rather than routinely referring procedures elsewhere.

Advanced Technology: Work in a modern, fully equipped practice with technology designed to support efficient, high-quality dentistry.

High Treatment Acceptance: Join a practice where patients value recommended treatment and comprehensive care.

Supportive Team: Work alongside an experienced team that values collaboration, communication, and excellent patient care.

Mentorship & Collaboration: Benefit from the experience and guidance of Dr. Youngquist while maintaining the opportunity to grow independently.

Compensation & Schedule

  • $200K+ in potential annual earnings on a three-day schedule, based on historical associate collections
  • 32% of collections
  • Competitive initial daily guarantee
  • Established patient base with a history of strong associate production
  • Wednesday and Thursday required, with the potential for a third day
  • Mentorship available with Dr. Youngquist
  • Potential for future ownership discussions
  • Immediate opportunity available
  • We're Looking for a Dentist Who Brings the Full Package
  • Clinical skills matter, but so does the person behind them.

Our ideal associate is an experienced dentist who enjoys providing comprehensive care, communicates confidently with patients, and understands that exceptional dentistry is a team effort.

We're Especially Interested in Someone Who

  • Has strong general and restorative dentistry skills
  • Is highly proficient and comfortable performing endodontic procedures
  • Is confident and experienced in implant placement
  • Has experience providing Invisalign treatment and managing clear aligner cases
  • Enjoys comprehensive treatment planning and presenting treatment options
  • Values patient relationships and excellent communication
  • Is collaborative, approachable, and committed to being a great teammate
  • Takes initiative and is comfortable working independently
  • Holds a DDS or DMD degree and an active Utah dental license or eligibility for licensure

A Beautiful Place to Build Your Career

Located in the heart of Utah Valley, American Fork offers an incredible combination of mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to nearby communities.

Imagine spending your days off exploring American Fork Canyon, hiking beneath Mount Timpanogos, enjoying scenic mountain drives, or discovering the restaurants, shops, and attractions throughout Utah Valley.

Whether you love hiking, skiing, cycling, or simply enjoying beautiful surroundings, American Fork offers plenty to enjoy outside the dental office.

  • And with a flexible two- to three-day schedule, you'll have more time to enjoy it.
  • Ready for a Practice That Matches Your Ambition?

If you're an experienced dentist who enjoys endodontics, implant placement, Invisalign, and comprehensive dentistry, and wants to work with a team that values your contributions, Palisades Dental could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Bring your skills. Build lasting patient relationships. Enjoy the rewards of comprehensive dentistry.

Apply today to learn more about joining Palisades Dental in American Fork, Utah!

Key Responsibilities

The associate dentist will perform comprehensive general dentistry procedures including endodontics, implant placement, and Invisalign. They are expected to maintain high standards of patient care while collaborating with an experienced dental team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and possess an active Utah dental license or be eligible for licensure. Proficiency in restorative dentistry, endodontics, and clear aligner therapy is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient communicationTeam collaboration

Dentistry Career Context

American Dental Companies holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 26 active listings.

Of the 44 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$200kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)388 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$202k in purchasing powerUtah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Utah20 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Utah81 active5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 84% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings252 in the last 30 days194 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
American Dental Companiessilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index26 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Utah figures use all dentists: too few Utah Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

14 jobs · 13 employers
2
<$215k
2
$215k-265k
7
$265k-315k
2
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
50%
401k / retirement match
50%
PSLF eligible
17%
Loan repayment
8%

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$300k-$500k
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$290k-$350k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About American Dental Companies

Medical Practices
St Paul, Minnesota

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship
Advanced technology
Potential for future ownership discussions

Living in American Fork

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$487k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,627/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.