Associate General Dentist
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Job Description
The Opportunity
Confidential Opportunity | Pathway to Ownership
Build Your Career with an Established, Patient-Focused Practice
Commonwealth Dental Group is seeking an Associate General Dentist to join a well-established private practice in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a unique opportunity to step into a thriving practice with a loyal patient base, experienced clinical team, and a clear pathway toward long-term ownership as the current owner plans for retirement.
This practice has proudly served the Lexington community for nearly 30 years and has built its reputation on honesty, quality dentistry, and exceptional patient relationships. The ideal candidate is passionate about comprehensive dentistry, values patient education, and is interested in building a long-term career within a supportive, doctor-led organization.
A Day In The Life Of
What You'll Enjoy
- Established, loyal patient base with strong community reputation
- Modern, fully equipped practice
- Experienced and supportive clinical team
- Mentorship and collaboration with an experienced doctor during the transition period
- Opportunity to perform a wide variety of procedures
- Clear pathway to future ownership
- Located in one of Kentucky's fastest-growing and most desirable cities
Compensation & Benefits
Commonwealth Dental Group offers a competitive compensation package designed to support your professional and personal success, including:
- Competitive guaranteed salary or percentage of collections
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Malpractice Coverage
- Mentorship and Clinical Development
- Leadership & Ownership
What You'll Bring To The Table
Candidate Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Eligible for or currently licensed to practice dentistry in Kentucky
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care
- Interest in comprehensive dentistry and long-term practice growth
- Implant, cosmetic, endodontic or surgical experience is welcomed but not required
Why Lexington, Kentucky?
Lexington offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, the city features beautiful horse farms, a vibrant downtown, excellent restaurants, outdoor recreation, and the excitement of SEC athletics at the University of Kentucky. With affordable living, excellent schools, and easy access to Louisville, Cincinnati, and Nashville, Lexington is an outstanding place to build both your career and your life.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care to a loyal patient base within an established private practice. Collaborate with the clinical team and participate in a mentorship program during the transition period.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and be eligible for or currently licensed in Kentucky. Strong clinical and communication skills are required, with a commitment to patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate General Dentist at PepperPointe Partnerships a 6.6 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.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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