Dentist
Listed compensation
$250K+
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Associate Dentist Opportunity | Temple, TX
Are you looking for a practice where you can focus on patient care, build lasting relationships, and enjoy the support of an experienced team? MB2 Dental is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist for an affiliated practice near Temple, TX. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving office with modern technology and clinical autonomy from day one.
As part of the MB2 Dental network of 850+ practices nationwide, you'll have the independence to practice your way while benefiting from the resources, community, and support of one of the nation's leading dentist-led organizations.
Highlights
- $250,000+ earning potential
- Guaranteed salary during credentialing
- Established patient base with immediate production opportunities
- CE coverage and professional development resources
- Medical, 401(k), malpractice, and more
Qualifications
- DDS/DMD degree
- Texas dental license (or in process)
- All experience levels welcome
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- INDDROP02
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality dental care to an established patient base while maintaining clinical autonomy. Collaborate with an experienced team to build lasting patient relationships within a modern practice environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at 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.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Temple
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $230k≈ 0.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,381/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 91.1
- 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 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.