Pays $200k-$300k — Dentist market median is ~$275k (270 jobs)
About the Role
Lead dentist role. $200K-$300K+ salary. $15K signing incentive. Flexible scheduling. Jackson, MI.
Join Aspen Dental as a Dentist – DDS/DMD, Signing Incentive, Implant Training in Jackson, Michigan, United States. This opening is a lead dentist role, Managing Clinical Director. 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).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $200K - $300K
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- Implant Training Available
- Free Continuing Education
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Practice Ownership Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus. Work with Aspen Dental in Jackson, Michigan, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Managing Clinical Director will lead a patient-centric team while providing high-quality clinical treatments and comprehensive dental exams. They are responsible for mentoring staff, maintaining financial objectives, and ensuring the highest standards of dental ethics and professionalism.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage clinical operations effectively.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 294 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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