Orthodontist
Listed compensation
$416k-$468k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
- Orthodontist Opportunity | Compton Orthodontics | Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Join a Thriving, Patient-Focused Orthodontic Practice
Compton Orthodontics is seeking a full-time Orthodontist to join our established and growing practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Led by Dr. Compton, the practice has served the community for nearly two decades and is known for delivering personalized orthodontic care in a supportive, relationship-driven environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an orthodontist seeking a strong clinical schedule, experienced team support, and an outstanding quality of life in one of Kentucky's most desirable communities.
- Practice Highlights
- Established practice with a strong reputation and loyal patient base
- Patient-centered approach focused on personalized care and attention
- 80% braces and 20% Invisalign
- Predominantly adolescent patient population iTero digital scanning technology
- AO Twin NBT 022 bracket system
- Schedule & Locations
- Monday through Thursday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Primary Bowling Green office approximately 13 days per month
- Satellite offices in Tompkinsville, Russellville, and Scottsville, approximately once per month each
- Future growth opportunities as the practice continues to expand
The incoming orthodontist will work alongside Dr. Compton one day per week and independently three days per week.
Compensation & Benefits
- Daily guarantee of $1,600 to $1,800
- Bonus opportunity based on practice growth
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Full-time schedule with excellent work-life balance
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Certificate in Orthodontics from an accredited residency program
- Active Kentucky dental license or ability to obtain.
- Tennessee license preferred
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and building lasting relationships
Why Bowling Green?
Located just one hour north of Nashville, Bowling Green offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal lifestyle.
Known for its affordability, strong economy, excellent schools, and welcoming community, Bowling Green continues to attract professionals and families seeking more space, less congestion, and a higher quality of life.
Residents Enjoy
- Easy access to Nashville and regional travel
- A vibrant downtown with local restaurants, shops, breweries, and live entertainment
- Outdoor recreation including parks, lakes, golf, cycling, and hiking
- Family-friendly neighborhoods and strong schools
- Home to Western Kentucky University and a growing healthcare community
- Lower cost of living compared to many metropolitan markets
- If you're looking for a rewarding orthodontic opportunity in a growing community with an exceptional lifestyle, we would love to connect with you.
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Key Responsibilities
The orthodontist will provide personalized orthodontic care to a predominantly adolescent patient population across multiple office locations. Responsibilities include working independently and collaboratively with the lead doctor to deliver high-quality clinical treatment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthodontics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$442k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $490k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $416k–$468k | Dentist median $354k (middle half $229k–$400k)46 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$490k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Kentucky | 78 active | 5,597 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthodontist at Compton Orthodontics - Bowling Green a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Compton Orthodontics - Bowling Green
Benefits & Perks
Living in Bowling Green
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $263k
- Typical market rent
- $1,240/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.2
- State income tax
- Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Bowling Green, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.