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Clear Lakes Dental
Columbus, Ohio

Associate Dentist |No Gimmicks, Just Real Suppor

DentistNo weekendsFull-Time

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.

Posted 3mo ago

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

DiagnosisTreatment PlanningRestorative DentistrySurgical ProceduresX-ray InterpretationAnesthetic AdministrationPatient CareOral Health Maintenance

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.

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$296k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Ohio178 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 41% no call · 78% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 5% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings213 in the last 30 days209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clear Lakes Dentalsilver tier, 82/100Top Employers work-life index10 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), 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.

Top Dentist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 15 employers
3
<$245k
4
$245k-300k
10
$300k-355k
1
$400k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
CME allowance
67% this job
401k / retirement match
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Visa sponsorship
20%
Loan repayment
7%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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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.

  • No weekends
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About Clear Lakes Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, Minnesota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401(k)
Malpractice Insurance
PTO
Holidays
CE Allowance ($2,000)

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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