Endodontist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Endodontist - Associate with Pathway to Partnership
  • Location: Lubbock, Texas
  • Practice: Lubbock Endodontics
  • Employment Type: Part-time or Full-time

Position Overview

Lubbock Endodontics is seeking an endodontist to join a long-standing, high-performing practice in Lubbock, Texas. This opportunity offers the chance to step into a busy, established referral base alongside a respected clinical partner, with flexibility for either part-time or full-time consideration and a clear pathway to long-term growth within the practice.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Immediate Demand to Fill Your Schedule

Step into a productive practice with established patient demand, a strong referral backlog, and the opportunity to build a full schedule quickly.

Proven, referral-driven practice

Lubbock Endodontics has served the community for more than 20 years and has built deep relationships with local general dentists, creating a stable and consistent stream of endodontic demand.

High Clinical Autonomy

Enjoy the freedom to practice with your preferred techniques, materials, and treatment approach while being supported by an experienced operational and administrative team.

Integrated Specialty Care

With a periodontist joining the practice this fall, the team is expanding its ability to deliver coordinated specialty care under one roof. This creates stronger collaboration across disciplines, added convenience for referring doctors and patients, and additional momentum for long-term growth in the market.

Defined Path to Partnership

Join with meaningful autonomy today and a clear long-term runway toward partnership as demand grows and access to care continues to expand in this market.

Why Lubbock, TX

Affordable, easy living: Lubbock offers a lower cost of living than many larger Texas markets, with short commute times and a lifestyle that can make homeownership and day-to-day life feel more attainable.

Culture, energy, and community: As home to Texas Tech University and a vibrant local arts and music scene, Lubbock blends college-town energy with a welcoming, community-oriented feel that appeals to both early-career and established doctors.

Connected without the congestion: With access to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport and major regional highways, the city offers convenient travel and connectivity while still maintaining a calmer pace than a major metro.

Quality of life meets professional demand: For specialists seeking meaningful clinical need, strong referral patterns, and room to grow, Lubbock offers the rare combination of professional opportunity and a practical, family-friendly West Texas lifestyle.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive endodontic care, including diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Perform root canal therapy and related endodontic procedures to a high clinical standard
  • Communicate effectively with referring providers and patients
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members to support efficient patient flow
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Certificate in Endodontics from an accredited residency program
  • Board-eligible or board-certified in Endodontics
  • Eligible for licensure in Kansas
  • Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient-centered care

About Specialized Dental Partners

Specialized Dental Partners supports leading specialty dental practices across the United States by providing operational, administrative, and growth resources while preserving clinical autonomy. Our model is designed to help specialists focus on patient care while building long-term professional and financial value.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Specialized Dental Partners and its affiliated practices are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Endodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Dentist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 27 employers

13
<$280k
8
$280k-340k
4
$340k-400k
2
$400k-460k
2
$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
70%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist

$200k-$450k
#4

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

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.

Living in Lubbock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k
Typical market rent
$1,333/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lubbock, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Specialized Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Pathway to partnership
High clinical autonomy
Established referral base
Supportive administrative team