Associate General Dentist FT or PT
Listed compensation
$150k–$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We are looking for a full-time General Dentist to provide quality, comprehensive dentistry in a busy, well-established private practice in Chesaning
The Chesaning, MI area is looking for a General Dentist to join our team at Chesaning Family Dental! Serving the community for over 30 years, our office believes that high quality, comfortable, and convenient service are paramount.
Our care-providing philosophy is to treat every patient with the compassion and attention each of us deserves! We treat your whole family like they are our family! Using the latest techniques, we minimize pain, procedure time, and recovery time - Getting you back to your confident smile sooner.
Chesaning is a wonderful town with lots to discover! You will get cozy, small town living while being about30 miles from MBS International Airport! With a welcoming and friendly community, this town boasts activities for its residents with a 50's style soda shop, county fair and lots of parks and restaurants. You will truly get the community feel with an excellent career opportunity with one of the areas most respected providers!
Read on to learn more about this awesome General Dentist opportunity!
What You Will Bring
- DMD or DDS from accredited dental school.
- Valid Michigan dental license (or in the process of obtaining) that is in good standing.
- Ability to maintain state required insurance coverage.
DEA License
The desire to build long term relationships with the community and the team.
What You Will Receive
% of your Collections in a busy, very well-established profitable office, with bonus potential!
- Signing/Relocation bonus.
- Continuing Education annual allowance.
- Clinical and business support mentorship.
Mentorship from our amazing dentist, Dr. Jerry Skaryd.
- Time off.
- Potential Partnership Opportunity.
Why You Will Love Working with Us
Opportunity To
- Reach your highest earning potential while doing what you love.
- Master your technique, learn new skills, and partner with an incredible mentor.
- Provide care to a wide variety of patients.
- Busy and consistent full-time schedule.
No weekends! Flexibility for a 2-5 day work week.
Incredible patient base & busy hygiene schedule.
Mentorship, Collaboration, and Support - our team of experienced doctors and team members are ready and excited to help you thrive!
If you are a General Dentist (DDS/DMD) that is driven for success, proven leader, passionate about caring for your patients, and looking for a chance to join a thriving practice - this opportunity will catapult your career to the next level! Qualified candidates must have a Michigan Dental License that is active and in good standing (or willing to obtain).
Key Responsibilities
Provide quality, comprehensive dental care to patients in a busy private practice setting. Build long-term relationships with the community and collaborate with the dental team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Michigan dental license. A DEA license and the ability to maintain state-required insurance coverage are also mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Aligned Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 18 active listings.
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$300k | Dentist median $251k (middle half $155k–$300k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$234k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Michigan | 145 active | 5,809 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $33k) · 6% offer loan repayment145 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Aligned Dental Partners | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index18 active listings |
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Benefits & Perks
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- No weekends
About Aligned Dental Partners
Benefits & Perks
Living in Saginaw
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $155k≈ 1.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,058/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.9
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Saginaw, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.