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Gold Coast Dental
Dallas, Texas

Associate Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$800 per day

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Please Read Before Applying

This is a production-focused, high-volume associate role designed for dentists who are comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment and motivated by performance-based compensation.

Days available: Full time

This position may not be the right fit for those seeking:

  • A reduced schedule (e. g., 9–4)
  • A low-volume clinical setting
  • Long-term guaranteed salary structures
  • Ongoing step-by-step mentorship

Compensation

  • 25% of collections
  • $800 per day guaranteed for the first 60 days
  • No production cap

Clinical Expectations

Applicants must be comfortable performing:

  • Molar root canal therapy
  • Surgical and non-surgical extractions
  • Comprehensive treatment planning in a fast-paced setting

This role requires clinical independence and the ability to manage a productive schedule.

Schedule

  • Full Time
  • Approximately 11-hour shifts

Our extended hours reflect patient demand and help support production opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity may be a strong fit for dentists who:

  • Are motivated by performance-based earnings
  • Thrive in a busy environment
  • Take ownership of clinical and financial outcomes
  • Value access to strong patient flow without ownership risk

Final Note

This position offers the opportunity to build significant income as an associate in a high-demand Southern California market, supported by strong patient volume and operational systems.

We encourage applicants who are confident in their clinical abilities and interested in a production-based model to apply.'

Key Responsibilities

Perform high-volume clinical dental procedures including root canals and extractions. Manage a productive schedule while ensuring comprehensive treatment planning for patients.

Requirements

Applicants must be experienced dentists comfortable with clinical independence and fast-paced environments. Proficiency in surgical and non-surgical procedures is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient managementHigh-volume dentistry

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $214k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$208k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$15k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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