Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$300k

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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.
  • INDDROP02

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

Clinical dentistryTreatment planning

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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$268k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Indiana92 active5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 16 employers
7
<$265k
0
$265k-295k
10
$295k-325k
3
$325k-355k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
72% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Visa sponsorship
22%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Future equity partnership opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Continuing education allowance
Professional development support

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,282/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.