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Smile Dental Clinics
Phoenix, Arizona

Part-time Associate Dentist

DentalPart-Time

Listed compensation

$150K+

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the Company

Our large, digital practice combines cutting-edge technology, consistent growth, and a patient-centered approach to deliver outstanding dental care. We’re supported by an experienced team that has been with us for as many as 15 years, fostering a collaborative and respectful workplace culture.

Why Join Us?

Strong Culture: Our core values—Communication, Adaptability, Responsibility, and Excellence—guide every aspect of our practice and contribute to our success.

Opportunity for Growth: With steady growth and an experienced team supporting your efforts, every exam you perform is an opportunity to expand your patient base.

Comprehensive Compensation: Associates are paid a competitive compensation package, including production incentives, allowing you to focus on providing excellent care without the pressure of running a business.

Benefits: Enjoy insurance benefits including vision, life, critical illness, short- and long-term disability, and more.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team committed to helping each other reach personal and professional goals in a positive and supportive environment.

COMPETENCIES

  • Has 3+ years of experience in general dentistry.
  • Is proficient in root canals, extractions, dentures, partials, and surgical extractions.
  • Is empathetic with an excellent bedside manner and a strong sense of ethics and integrity in diagnosis.
  • Is a team player, coachable, motivated, and has a positive attitude.

Is trainable and open to mentoring to support and close larger cases through our sister full-arch implant business. Associates earn production incentives for same-day impressions and diagnosing high-value cases.

Is committed to personal, professional, and financial (PPF) growth, setting 1-, 3-, and 5-year goals alongside our dedicated team.

Spanish bilingual is a plus but not required. All our team is bilingual.

Our C.A.R.E. Core values are built on:

Compassion We treat every patient and team member with empathy, kindness, and care, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

Teamwork We collaborate with trust, accountability, and shared purpose, working together to deliver results efficiently and consistently.

C.A.R.E. - Our Core Values at Smile Dental Clinics:

C – Communication We foster clear, candid, constructive, considerate, and compassionate communication, ensuring that our patients are well-informed and comfortable with their dental care decisions.

A – Adaptable We are coachable and adaptable, embracing every opportunity to learn, innovate, and evolve—not only in dental technology and clinical skills, but also in our communication, processes, and mindset—all in service to delivering the best care and outcomes for our patients.

R – Responsible We take ownership of our actions and do the right thing—even when it’s difficult or unseen. Through honesty, transparency, and consistent follow-through, we earn trust and deliver the highest standard of care.

E – Excellence We are committed to delivering exceptional care and service every day. Through our experience, skill, and follow-through, we strive to exceed expectations and improve our patients’ oral and overall well-being.

We hire, train, and grow our team based on these values.

Together, we don’t just care—we C.A.R.E.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Smile Dental Clinics recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with patients, candidates and partners.

Pay: $150,000+

Key Responsibilities

Perform general dentistry procedures including root canals, extractions, and prosthetic work while maintaining a patient-centered approach. Collaborate with the dental team to diagnose high-value cases and support the practice's growth goals.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in general dentistry and proficiency in various surgical and restorative procedures. Strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to professional growth, and a positive, coachable attitude are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Associate Dentist at Smile Dental Clinics a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 37% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
29%
Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Smile Dental Clinics

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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Critical illness insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Production incentives