Associate Dentist | Full-Time | New Grads Welcome
Compensation
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Job Description
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed dental clinic and we are looking to hire an Associate Dentist to join their growing practice in Oxford, OH.
This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or experienced dentist looking to build a long-term career in a supportive, community-focused practice.
About the Practice
- Comprehensive in-house dental care with a broad range of clinical services
- Diverse treatment opportunities to support comprehensive patient care
- Opportunity to provide continuity of care from diagnosis through treatment
- The Associate Dentist will provide comprehensive general and restorative dentistry while helping expand practice hours and production.
- Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive general and restorative dental care
- Perform crowns, bridges, dentures, and prosthetic removals
- Provide denture-related services and treatment
- Develop strong, trusting relationships with patients
- Communicate treatment plans and recommendations clearly
- Support increased practice hours and patient production
- Collaborate with the dental team to deliver quality patient care
- Refer appropriate cases for extractions, implants, and Invisalign
- Participate in practice training and mentorship as needed
What We Are Looking For
- Education and Experience
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- New graduates and experienced dentists are welcome
- General dentistry and restorative dentistry experience
- Strong denture experience preferred
- Additional Skills and Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Honest, personable, and easygoing personality
- Interest in getting to know patients and the local community
- Ability to work effectively as part of a dental team
What You Can Expect
- Supportive environment with mentorship and training available
- Technology & Clinical Support
- Dental assistant support
- Digital X-ray technology
- Digital panoramic imaging
- TRIOS intraoral scanner
- NoMAD portable X-ray system
- Endodontic equipment available for in-house treatment
Practice Is Moving to Denticon Soon
If you are a compassionate dentist looking for an opportunity to grow your career, expand your clinical experience, and become part of a welcoming community, this could be the right opportunity for you. Join a team that values collaboration, patient relationships, and professional growth while giving you the resources and support to succeed. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide comprehensive general and restorative dental care, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. They will also collaborate with the dental team to deliver quality patient care and communicate treatment plans clearly to patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school. Both new graduates and experienced dentists are welcome to apply, with a preference for those with strong denture experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist | Full-Time | New Grads Welcome at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Ohio | 178 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 5% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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