Associate Dentist
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Job Description
Associate Dentist
Willoughby, OH | Seva Dental Team
Loyal patients. Strong hygiene foundation. Modern tech. Opportunity to expand your scope.
Seva Dental Team is looking for an Associate Dentist to join an established practice that has served the Willoughby community for more than 20 years.
This is a productive, hygiene-driven office with a loyal patient base and room to expand comprehensive care. Endodontics and orthodontics are currently referred out, creating an opportunity for a dentist interested in bringing additional services in-house as their skills and experience allow.
The previous owner continues to practice two to three days per week, providing continuity for patients and additional support as you get established.
- Why this opportunity stands out
- More than 20 years serving the community
- 2,500+ active patients
- Approximately 25 new patients per month
- Strong hygiene program with 10 hygiene days per week
- Opportunity to expand services, particularly endodontics and orthodontics
- Previous owner remains involved two to three days per week
- Convenient shopping-center location—with a Starbucks nearby
Who We Are Looking For
We are ideally seeking a dentist who is:
- At least one year out of dental school
- Comfortable managing a busy patient schedule
- Interested in comprehensive treatment planning and expanding services
- A strong communicator who builds trust with patients and teammates
- Efficient, growth-minded, and motivated to keep developing clinically
- A positive team leader with a strong work ethic
- This is a great opportunity for an associate who wants to develop lasting patient relationships while growing their clinical scope and production.
- Technology that supports great dentistry
You Will Have Access To
- CBCT
- Medit scanner iTero Lumina scanner
- WaveOne endodontic system
- Digital imaging
- Paperless charts
- Cloud-based practice software
- Practice environment
- 7 operatories
- Large, spacious, open operatories
- Well-maintained equipment
- Inviting environment for patients and team members
- Fee-for-service and PPO patient base
- No capitation
The Vibe
A familiar neighborhood practice with a strong foundation and room for your ideas. If you enjoy a busy office, value patient relationships, and want to help expand the care patients can receive close to home, this could be a great fit.
Come build your next chapter with Seva Dental Team in Willoughby.
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Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to a loyal patient base and manage a busy clinical schedule. They are expected to expand in-house services, particularly in endodontics and orthodontics, while maintaining high standards of patient relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least one year out of dental school and possess a strong work ethic with a growth-minded approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 47 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Ohio | 176 active | 5,824 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 83% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio healthcare professional listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 6% offer loan repayment176 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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