2026 Graduating Dentist

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Listed compensation

$250k-$400k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Associate General Dentist
  • Reno & Sparks, Nevada
  • $250,000–$400,000+ Annual Earning Potential | $10,000 Commitment Bonus | Mentorship from High-Producing Partner Dentists
  • Ready to take your clinical skills—and your income—to the next level?

Our confidential, 100% dentist-owned private group is seeking two growth-minded Associate Dentists to join thriving practices in the Reno/Sparks market. These opportunities offer something many practices can't: the chance to work directly alongside highly respected, long-tenured partner doctors who practice advanced dentistry and genuinely enjoy mentoring motivated clinicians.

Whether you're a new graduate looking for hands-on guidance or an experienced dentist seeking greater autonomy and earning potential, this is an exceptional opportunity to build a long-term career in one of Northern Nevada's most desirable markets.

Current Openings

South Reno

Join an established practice alongside a highly respected partner doctor known for comprehensive treatment planning, advanced clinical skills, and an outstanding reputation in the community.

Sparks

Work directly with one of the organization's top-producing partner dentists in a busy, high-demand office with strong patient flow and significant opportunities for clinical and financial growth.

Why Dentists Join Us

Become a True Comprehensive Dentist

CBCT technology throughout the organization and support for doctors who want to expand beyond basic restorative care.

Opportunities to Perform

  • Advanced Restorative Dentistry
  • Molar Endodontics
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Implant Placement & Restoration
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Facial Esthetics
  • Comprehensive Treatment Planning
  • Refer only the most complex cases.
  • Mentorship That Actually Matters
  • Learn alongside highly productive partner dentists
  • New graduates welcome
  • Strong support for clinicians looking to expand their scope of practice
  • Collaborative environment focused on growth, not micromanagement
  • Strong Patient Flow
  • Established patient base
  • Consistent new patient demand

Experienced Support Teams

  • Typical production ranges from approximately $4,500–$7,500+ per day depending on experience and scope of practice
  • Private Practice Culture
  • 100% dentist-owned and dentist-led
  • No private equity involvement
  • No quotas or production pressure
  • Clinical autonomy with operational support
  • Long-term focus on provider success and patient care
  • Built-In Specialty Support
  • Oral surgery support for complex surgical cases
  • Pediatric and orthodontic referral support within the organization
  • Traveling orthodontic program
  • Internal referral pathways designed to support comprehensive patient care

Compensation

  • 30% of Collections
  • $700 Daily Guarantee (First 90 Days)
  • $10,000 Commitment Bonus
  • $5,000 upon start
  • $5,000 at two-year renewal
  • 1099 Independent Contractor Relationship

Expected Earnings

$250,000–$400,000+ annually, with substantial upside for doctors who embrace a broader scope of dentistry.

Schedule: Four clinical days per week

  • Approximately 16 clinical days per month
  • 9-hour shifts
  • Office hours Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Who We're Looking For
  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active Nevada license (or ability to obtain)
  • New graduates welcome
  • Experienced clinicians strongly preferred

Former Private Practice Owners Encouraged to Apply

  • Growth-minded providers interested in expanding into implants, endodontics, surgery, cosmetics, and comprehensive dentistry
  • Team-oriented clinicians committed to exceptional patient care

Why Reno & Sparks?

Northern Nevada continues to experience tremendous growth while offering a lifestyle that's difficult to match. Enjoy no state income tax, lower costs than many West Coast markets, and easy access to Lake Tahoe, world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Build a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life.

Apply Confidentially

Opportunities to learn from respected partner dentists while practicing comprehensive dentistry in a thriving private practice environment are increasingly rare.

Apply Today and Let Us Know

  • Your Nevada license status
  • Preferred location (Reno or Sparks)

Earliest Available Start Date

We look forward to speaking with you confidentially.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dentistry services including advanced restorative, endodontic, and surgical procedures. Collaborate with partner dentists to manage patient flow and expand clinical scope within a private practice setting.

Requirements

Must hold a DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school and possess or be able to obtain an active Nevada license. New graduates are welcome, though experienced clinicians and former practice owners are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Implant Restoration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 2026 Graduating Dentist at Westphalia Holdings 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 45% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $325k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$325k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Dentist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 22 employers

10
<$280k
10
$280k-340k
4
$340k-400k
2
$400k-460k
2
$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
67%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist

$200k-$450k
#4

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Reno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$547k
Typical market rent
$1,967/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Reno, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Westphalia Holdings

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Tampa, FL

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Commitment Bonus
Mentorship from Partner Dentists
CBCT Technology
No Production Pressure
Clinical Autonomy