Associate Dentist |No Gimmicks, Just Real Suppor
Listed compensation
$180K–$370K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Associate Dentist – Clear Lakes Dental | No Gimmicks, Just Real Support
Let’s skip the fluff.
At Clear Lakes Dental, we’re reimagining the associate dentist experience—one that’s transparent, growth-focused, and built around real support. No bait-and-switch. No corporate nonsense.
- Compensation & Perks (Real Talk)
- Guaranteed base salary of $180,000
- We just start higher—because you deserve it.
- OR 30% of collections (whichever is greater)
And it increases 2% annually, up to 40%. That’s real, long-term earning potential.
No Restrictive Covenants / Non-competes
We believe in keeping you here because you want to stay—not because you’re stuck.
$2,000 CE allowance (paid separately from salary)
Many offices deduct CE from your earnings—we don’t. Plus, in-house CPR, HIPAA, and OSHA training is covered.
Health Insurance & 401(k) starting after 3 months
Not 12. Not “someday.” We value you from the start.
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Holidays & PTO
- Work-life balance is a priority.
What’s It Like Working Here?
“No Stress, No Drama.” That’s our team motto.
We handle the HR, paperwork, billing, marketing, and operations—so you can just focus on doing great dentistry.
Our clinics serve patients of all ages and accept nearly all insurances. We’re fast-paced, organized, and backed by an incredible support team that makes your day smoother and more productive.
Your Role as an Associate Dentist
- Diagnose and treat oral diseases
- Develop treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health
- Perform dental procedures, including restorative and surgical
- Promote preventive care and long-term oral health
- Interpret diagnostic tools like x-rays and scans
- Ensure safe use of anesthetics and monitor patient response
Schedule & Job Details
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
- Compensation Range: $180,000 – $370,000 per year
- Work Setting: In-person
What You’ll Need
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program
- Active Dental License (or eligibility to obtain one)
- A commitment to high-quality, patient-first care
- Ready to actually enjoy going to work?
- Join a dental practice that respects your time, pays you fairly, and helps you grow.
- Apply today and let’s build something real together.
Clear Lakes Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Key Responsibilities
The associate dentist is responsible for diagnosing and treating oral diseases while developing comprehensive treatment plans for patients. They will perform various dental procedures, including restorative and surgical tasks, while ensuring patient safety and promoting long-term oral health.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program and possess an active dental license or be eligible to obtain one. A strong commitment to high-quality, patient-first care is required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist |No Gimmicks, Just Real Suppor at Clear Lakes Dental 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Dentistry Career Context
Clear Lakes Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 10 active listings.
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$296k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Ohio | 178 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 41% no call · 78% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 5% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 213 in the last 30 days | 209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Clear Lakes Dental | silver tier, 82/100 | Top Employers work-life index10 active listings |
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