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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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $290k (middle half $225k–$375k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Arizona | 188 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 6% offer loan repayment188 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 |
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