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Catonsville, Maryland

General Dentist

Dental Top 10% in General Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Compensation

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

Job Description

  • Job Title: Associate Dentist
  • Office: Nicholas Molinaro DDS
  • Primary Location: 720 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228
  • Secondary Location: Charlestown Retirement Community Dental Clinic, Maple Terrace, Main Campus
  • Website: molinarodentistry.com
  • Position Type: Full-Time

About Us: Join our friendly and comfortable practice, providing care in a warm and inviting space. We serve a diverse patient population, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients at the Charlestown Retirement Community Dental Clinic, which cares for over 2,000 residents aged 60 and older.

Our Technology: We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment, including digital X-rays, digital scanners, and the Straumann implant system. We are also open to acquiring an endodontic system based on our new associate dentist's preferences.

Services Provided

  • General Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry: Bonding, porcelain veneers
  • Restorative Dentistry: Implants, crowns, dentures/partials, bridges
  • Emergency Dentistry: Root canals
  • Orthodontic Dentistry: Invisalign clear aligners
  • Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric Dentistry
  • Periodontics: Scaling, root planing, dental implant placement, bone grafting
  • Oral Surgery: Bone grafting, extractions

Technology: Digital X-rays, digital scanners, Straumann implant system, Invisalign, and potential endodontic system

Join us! As a Star Dental Partners supported Dentist, allow us to relieve the operational and business burdens. We provide industry proven support services, while you live a higher quality lifestyle. SDP clinicians are able to focus exclusively on exceptional patient care with complete clinical autonomy. Our practices promote healthy and collaborative work environments that help team members develop clinically and professionally. We offer private practice culture with robust compensation and employment benefits.

Why Choose Us? The SDP Advantage.

  • Career Growth
  • 100% Clinical Autonomy
  • Work and Life Balance
  • Complete Business Support
  • Strong Patient Base
  • Established Practice in Modern Facility
  • Industry-Leading Compensation and Benefit Offerings
  • Paid Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Education Investment
  • Annual Professional Expense Reimbursement
  • Vacation Time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
  • Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and ADD Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with Wellness Incentives

About Catonsville, MD

Catonsville offers a unique blend of urban and suburban living, making it an attractive place to live and work. Here are some key selling points:

Convenient Location: Catonsville is ideally situated for commuters, with easy access to major highways like I-695, I-70, I-95, and Route 40. It's just a short drive from Baltimore, Columbia, and even Washington, D. C.

Affordable Living: Compared to neighboring areas like Bethesda and Silver Spring, Catonsville offers more affordable housing options, making it a great place for families and individuals alike.

Strong Sense of Community: The town is known for its vibrant community spirit, with numerous local events, festivals, and community groups that foster a welcoming atmosphere

Apply today and join our team as an Associate Dentist at Nicholas Molinaro DDS!

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat oral health conditions

Provide comprehensive general dentistry with full autonomy, including the option to perform advanced procedures.

  • Deliver exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
  • Lead and collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth operations
  • Maintain accurate records and comply with safety protocols

Qualifications

DDS/DMD degree from U. S. accredited dental school or AEGD/GPR residency program

  • Active Maryland dental license
  • Active Federal DEA and applicable certifications
  • 2 or more years professional clinical experience preferred
  • Practice Description

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  • Apply today to join our Team or to learn more visit: molinarodentistry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pediatric DentistryPatient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Star Dental Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 843 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Star Dental Partners ranks #5 of 10 employers hiring Dentist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in General Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Catonsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k
Typical market rent
$1,700/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education Investment
Annual Professional Expense Reimbursement
Vacation Time
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and ADD Insurance