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Sunshine Dentistry
Nogales, Arizona

Dentist

DentistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Associate Dentist (Full-Time or Part-Time) Sunshine Dentistry | Nogales, AZ
  • Join a Thriving, High-Producing Practice with Exceptional Growth Potential!

Sunshine Dentistry is seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Associate Dentist to join our established and growing practice in Nogales, Arizona. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dentist seeking a busy schedule, strong earning potential, and the ability to practice comprehensive dentistry with full clinical autonomy.

Our practice produces over $1.6 million annually and continues to grow through a combination of a loyal, established patient base and a steady influx of new patients. We are proud to provide comprehensive dental care under one roof and empower our doctors to deliver the treatment they feel is best for their patients.

Why Join Sunshine Dentistry?

  • High-producing office generating over $1.6 million annually
  • Established patient base with long-term patient relationships
  • Growing practice with consistent new patient flow
  • PPO and Fee-for-Service patient mix
  • Labs paid at 100%
  • Extensive Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Daily guaranteed compensation plus a percentage of collections
  • Full clinical autonomy
  • Mentorship available for doctors seeking professional growth

Comprehensive Dentistry

  • At Sunshine Dentistry, we believe in providing comprehensive care and helping our doctors practice at the top of their skillset. Our providers perform a broad range of procedures, including:
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Crown & Bridge
  • Oral Surgery
  • Endodontics
  • Implant Restoration
  • Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics
  • Cosmetic Dentistry

Preventive Care

Whether you're an experienced dentist or a motivated self-starter looking for mentorship and growth, you'll have the support and opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active Arizona dental license (or ability to obtain)
  • New Grads encouraged to apply
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
  • Passion for comprehensive dentistry and clinical excellence

Why Nogales?

Enjoy the charm of Southern Arizona while practicing in a thriving community-focused office. Nogales offers a unique cultural experience, beautiful scenery, and convenient access to Tucson while maintaining a lower cost of living and excellent quality of life.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you're looking for a practice that offers full clinical autonomy, mentorship opportunities, an established and growing patient base, comprehensive dentistry, and a competitive compensation structure with a daily guarantee plus a percentage of collections, we'd love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

The associate dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including restorative, surgical, and cosmetic procedures, while maintaining high clinical standards. They will manage an established patient base and contribute to the growth of the practice through consistent patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $290k (middle half $225k–$375k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Arizona188 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 6% offer loan repayment188 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing 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

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 17 employers
4
<$240k
4
$240k-280k
9
$280k-320k
2
$320k-360k
2
$360k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Visa sponsorship
24%
Loan repayment
6%

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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.

Benefits & Perks

Daily guaranteed compensation plus percentage of collections
Labs paid at 100%
Extensive Continuing Education Opportunities
Full clinical autonomy
Mentorship available

Living in Nogales

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Median resident rent
$737/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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