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Imagen Dental Partners
Sunnyside, Washington

Associate Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

General Overview

Imagine building your ideal dental career while enjoying the best of Washington's wine country and outdoor lifestyle?

At Heiden Family Dental, you'll have the opportunity to practice alongside Dr. Justin Heiden in a thriving, patient-focused practice that combines clinical excellence, advanced technology, and a supportive team culture. Whether you're an experienced dentist seeking greater autonomy or a recent graduate looking for mentorship and growth, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in a community that truly values exceptional dental care.

Located in the heart of the Yakima Valley, Sunnyside Washington offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and quality of life.

Known for its vineyards, wineries, scenic countryside, and year-round outdoor recreation, the area is ideal for those who enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.

The Tri-Cities are just 45 minutes away, offering additional dining, entertainment, shopping, and airport access, while premier ski resorts are within a short drive for winter enthusiasts.

Our Offerings

Pathway to Partnership: We provide the platform you need to take your career in any direction you choose, including opportunities to become a partner.

Continuous Education: Access world-class CE courses and custom learning opportunities tailored to your career goals.

Collaborative Environment: Join a community of top-tier dentists who support and inspire each other daily, fostering a collaborative and innovative atmosphere.

State-of-the-Art Technology

We utilize cutting-edge technology, including CEREC and CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography), to ensure the highest standards in patient care.

Our practice offers a wide variety of services, helping our patients achieve a lifetime of beautifully healthy smiles in a comfortable, compassionate environment.

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a generous compensation package that reflects your expertise and dedication.
  • Comprehensive Insurance: Malpractice insurance, medical, vision, and disability plans, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • 401K and Matching: Secure your financial future with our robust 401K plan, including matching contributions.
  • Wellness Programs: Access wellness initiatives designed to help you live and work at your best, every day.
  • Family and Pet Benefits: We offer perks that extend beyond just you, including benefits for your family and even your pets.
  • Ask about our up to $10,000 Sign On/Relocation Bonus

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, prescribe, and carry out (or direct others in carrying out) oral health care services that are in the best interest of the patient.

Contribute towards a team oriented and collegiate environment by working with other clinical and non-clinical staff members, as necessary.

Uphold the policy, protocol, and procedures in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.

Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities (continuing education support is available)

Participate in various community outreach initiatives, as necessary.

Qualifications

  • DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
  • Current, valid state license to practice dentistry (License must be in good standing) or eligible for licensure.
  • Two years of practice experience, is preferred.
  • Other certifications as required by state to include - CPR, DEA, etc.

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the core of who we are. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our team members, patients, partners, and the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningTeam collaborationPatient communication

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 37% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $193k (middle half $171k–$250k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Washington159 active5,824 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 37% no call · 85% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onWashington healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Dentist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 20 employers
7
<$290k
11
$290k-350k
1
$350k
1
$461k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Visa sponsorship
15%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Dental365 · Lynbrook, New York

$150k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$290k-$350k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

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About Imagen Dental Partners

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Scottsdale, Arizona
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Plans
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401K with Matching
Wellness Programs

Living in Sunnyside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$326k
Median resident rent
$1,026/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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