General Dentist - Pathway to Ownership
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General Dentist — Path to Practice Ownership | Tony Menendez DDS, Port Charlotte, FL
Train alongside a dentist known for taking on the cases others refer out — and build toward owning the practice he spent 25+ years building.
Tony Menendez DDS is a highly respected, fee-for-service practice in Port Charlotte with a well-established patient base. Dr. Menendez is widely known for his skill with complex cases, and he's looking for the right associate to train, mentor, and transition into a pathway to ownership. You'll be backed by a dental partnership group that runs the business side. You focus on patient care and growing your clinical skills — we handle HR, billing, marketing, and compliance.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Direct mentorship from Dr. Menendez, respected for handling complex cases
- Ease into ownership over time, taking over a practice built over 25+ years
- Well-established, loyal, fee-for-service patient base
- Full business support — HR, billing, marketing, recruiting, and compliance handled for you
- A real voice in key practice decisions
What You'll Do
- Provide general dentistry across a broad range of procedures, including complex cases
- Train directly under Dr. Menendez and build advanced clinical skill
- Build trust and continuity with an established, loyal patient base
- Contribute to practice growth and a positive office culture
What We're Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Florida dental license (or eligibility)
- 7+ years of clinical experience
- Genuine interest in ownership and long-term growth
- Strong clinical skill and eagerness to learn advanced case management
- Strong communication and team skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Defined pathway to practice ownership
- Company-supported benefits package
CE and Professional Development Support
Ready to build long-term value with the support of a proven team? Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dentistry services, including complex cases, while building trust with an established patient base. Train under the practice owner to develop advanced clinical skills and contribute to the growth and culture of the office.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Florida dental license. A minimum of 7 years of clinical experience and a strong interest in long-term practice ownership are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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