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Specialty Dental Brands
Las Vegas, Nevada

Orthodontist Associate

DentistFull-Time

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Job Description

Orthodontist | Nevada- Specialty Dental Brands Build great smiles—and a career you’re excited about. Specialty Dental Brands (SDB) is seeking an Orthodontist to join our network of specialty dental practices in Nevada!

We’re looking for a compassionate, collaborative provider who enjoys building relationships with patients and delivering personalized orthodontic care.

Whether you’re an experienced orthodontist exploring your next opportunity or a resident preparing to begin your career, we’d love to learn more about you and your goals.

Why Join Specialty Dental Brands? Clinical autonomy: Make treatment decisions guided by your expertise and your patients’ needs. Practice support: Access business and operational resources that help you focus on patient care.

Professional connections: Join a community of orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and oral surgeons. Continued growth: Explore opportunities for professional development and collaboration with peers. What You’ll Do Evaluate patients and develop individualized orthodontic treatment plans.

Provide comprehensive orthodontic care, including braces and clear aligner treatment as appropriate. Educate patients and families about treatment options, progress, and ongoing care. Partner with the clinical team to create a welcoming, positive patient experience.

Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold high standards of care. What We’re Looking For DDS or DMD degree. Completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program before starting. Active Nevada licensure or the ability to obtain the required licensure before starting.

Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. A commitment to quality care and lasting patient relationships. Let’s Connect! We’d love to hear what you’re looking for in your next opportunity. Submit your CV to learn more about orthodontist opportunities with Specialty Dental Brands in Nevada!

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to develop and implement individualized orthodontic treatment plans including braces and clear aligners. Educate patients and families on treatment progress while maintaining accurate clinical records and high standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and have completed an accredited orthodontic residency program. Active Nevada licensure or the ability to obtain it prior to starting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

OrthodonticsPatient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentation

Orthodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in Nevada?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $354k (middle half $229k–$390k)51 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNevada index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Nevada84 active5,717 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment5,717 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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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 Specialty Dental Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical autonomy
Practice support
Professional connections
Continued growth

Living in Las Vegas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$401k
Typical market rent
$1,700/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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