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Aspen Dental
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Associate Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$230k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

This opening is for an Associate Dentist.  

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). Our best-in-class learning and development training program, competitive
compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your dental
career. Let us handle your business and administrative tasks, so you can focus
on what you do best: providing exceptional patient care. 

Job Type: Full-time

Salary

$200000 – 230000 / Year  

Location-Specific Offers

* Signing Incentive- $15000

*

At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st. We offer:   

* An income potential that’s twice as high as the average private practice*  

* Full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and
career goals**  

* Unlimited access to free continuing education (live and online) to keep your
skills and knowledge up to date   

* The opportunity to own your practice through the Practice Ownership Program  

* A cutting-edge surgical training center to expand your scope of practice  

* A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation  

* A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, and
401(k) savings plan (including full benefits for part-time roles)  

* Back-end support to allow you more time to focus on your patients: finance,
IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center, learning and development, plus so
much more  

*Source: ADA Health Policy Institute 2017 Survey of Dental Practice.   

**May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location. 

You’ll achieve success by

* Working with a patient-centric team that respects your clinical judgment and
leadership  

* Assuming excellent quality of care for all patients while adhering to the
highest standards of dental practice ethics and professionalism  

* Conducting comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnosing dental conditions  

* Offering treatment planning options and discussing them with patients  

* Providing high-quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency  

* Keeping abreast of new developments in dentistry through continued education
and professional development  

* Networking with professional groups, dental associations, and dental
societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the greater

community

Qualifications

* Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school 

Be part of a revolutionary dental team reshaping the industry's landscape. As an
Aspen Dental Dentist, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to own your
practice, backed by the support and resources of a nationwide network of
experts. Access the latest technology, top-tier training, and immerse yourself
in a rewarding and fun culture. Together, we're making dentistry better for
everyone.   

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed
dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from
Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.   

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and
independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal
Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or
protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis
of disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Dentist is responsible for conducting comprehensive full mouth exams, diagnosing dental conditions, and providing high-quality clinical treatments. They must develop treatment plans for patients while adhering to the highest standards of dental ethics and professionalism.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical DiagnosisClinical TreatmentPatient Communication

Dentistry Career Context

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 289 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$215k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $228k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Typical market rent
$1,417/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.1
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aspen Dental

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Incentive - $15,000
Paid time off
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) savings plan
Free continuing education
Practice Ownership Program
Surgical training center