2026 Graduating Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$400k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday
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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
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.
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