Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Associate Dentist Opportunity | + Future Partnership
Highland Creek Family Dental in Lafayette, IN, is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Associate Dentist to join our thriving, modern practice. As a locally owned, family-oriented office, we're committed to providing exceptional care while supporting our doctors with the tools, technology, and team needed to succeed.
Why Join Us?
Sign-on Bonus Available
- Future equity partnership opportunity for the right candidate!
- $200,000-$300,000+ annual earning potential
- Established patient base with strong demand for treatment
- Clinical autonomy with support when you need it
- State-of-the-art technology, including CEREC, iTero scanner, and CBCT
- Experienced, team-oriented support staff dedicated to helping you maximize productivity
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional development support
- And more
- Who We're Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- 1-2+ years of clinical experience required
- Active Indiana dental license or ability to obtain one
- Passion for comprehensive patient care and relationship-building
Strong Communication Skills and a Collaborative Mindset
- If you're looking for a practice where you can grow professionally, enjoy excellent earning potential, and pursue a future ownership opportunity, we'd love to connect with you.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care to an established patient base within a modern, family-oriented practice. Collaborate with a support team to maximize productivity while maintaining high standards of patient service.
Requirements
Must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Indiana dental license. Requires 1-2+ years of clinical experience and a strong commitment to patient-focused care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $268k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$268k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Indiana | 92 active | 5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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