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Aspen Dental
Poughkeepsie, New York

Associate Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$215k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st, offering the financial security and job
stability that comes with working with a world-class Dental Service Organization
(DSO). Our best-in-class learning and development training program, competitive
compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your dental
career. Let us handle your business and administrative tasks, so you can focus
on what you do best: providing exceptional patient care. 

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time 

Salary:  $180000 - $215000 / Year

At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st. We offer:   

* An income potential that’s twice as high as the average private practice*  

* Full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and
career goals**  

* Unlimited access to free continuing education (live and online) to keep your
skills and knowledge up to date   

* The opportunity to own your practice through the Practice Ownership Program  

* A cutting-edge surgical training center to expand your scope of practice  

* A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation  

* A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, and
401(k) savings plan (including full benefits for part-time roles)  

* Back-end support to allow you more time to focus on your patients: finance,
IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center, learning and development, plus so
much more  

*Source: ADA Health Policy Institute 2017 Survey of Dental Practice.   

**May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location. 

You’ll achieve success by

* Working with a patient-centric team that respects your clinical judgment and
leadership  

* Assuming excellent quality of care for all patients while adhering to the
highest standards of dental practice ethics and professionalism  

* Conducting comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnosing dental conditions  

* Offering treatment planning options and discussing them with patients  

* Providing high-quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency  

* Keeping abreast of new developments in dentistry through continued education
and professional development  

* Networking with professional groups, dental associations, and dental
societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the greater

community

Qualifications

* Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school 

Be part of a revolutionary dental team reshaping the industry's landscape. As an
Aspen Dental Dentist, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to own your
practice, backed by the support and resources of a nationwide network of
experts. Access the latest technology, top-tier training, and immerse yourself
in a rewarding and fun culture. Together, we're making dentistry better for
everyone.   

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed
dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from
Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.   

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and
independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal
Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or
protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis
of disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Dentist is responsible for conducting comprehensive dental exams, diagnosing conditions, and providing high-quality clinical treatments. They must develop treatment plans for patients while adhering to the highest standards of dental ethics and professionalism.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical DentistryDental DiagnosisClinical LeadershipProfessional Ethics

Dentistry Career Context

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 289 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $183k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Poughkeepsie

Typical market rent
$1,842/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) savings plan
Free continuing education (live and online)
Practice Ownership Program
Surgical training center
Back-end support (finance, IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center)