Endodontist
Listed compensation
$200k–$400k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Endodontist – High Income Potential | Built-In Referral Base | Flexible Schedule | Knoxville, TN (Full or Part time)
At Castle Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll step into a high-producing, fully supported environment designed for specialists to thrive.
Enjoy the best of both worlds—the autonomy and feel of private practice, backed by a powerful referral network and operational support that keeps your schedule full and your focus where it belongs: patient care.
We’re seeking a high-caliber Endodontist who is driven by clinical excellence and patient outcomes. This opportunity offers consistent patient flow from an established referral base, flexible scheduling, and full clinical autonomy—so you can focus on surgery, not the day-to-day management of a practice
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Daily Guarantee or % of Production (Whichever is Higher)
- Consistent Patient Flow from Internal Referral Network
- Flexible Schedule
- Full Clinical Autonomy – with the backing of a nationwide support system
- Experienced, Fully Staffed Clinical Teams
- No Administrative Burden – Focus on Dentistry
Complimentary CE + Ongoing Clinical Development
Full Benefits Package for Full time (Medical, Vision, 401k, etc.)
Schedule (days/hours)
M-F 8am - 5pm
Responsibilities
- Perform endodontic treatments including root canals, endodontic surgery, and other related procedures.
- Diagnose and treat dental injuries, diseases, and conditions.
- Develop personalized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs.
- Collaborate with general dentists and other specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educate patients on maintaining optimal oral health and preventative measures.
Qualifications
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Endodontic Specialty Certificate
- Active DEA License (or in process)
Compensation
$200000-$400000 / YR
About Us
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com
Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Endodontics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $326k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 45% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Endodontist at Smile Brands a 6.8 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$300k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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