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Aspen Dental
Midland, Texas

- Associate Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$215k-$230k

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Job Description

This opening is for an Associate Dentist.

At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st, offering the financial security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class Dental Service Organization (DSO). Our best-in-class learning and development training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your dental career. Let us handle your business and administrative tasks, so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional patient care.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $215000 – 230000 / Year

Location-Specific Offers

  • Signing Incentive- $10000
  • At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st. We offer:
  • An income potential that’s twice as high as the average private practice*
  • Full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and career goals**
  • Unlimited access to free continuing education (live and online) to keep your skills and knowledge up to date
  • The opportunity to own your practice through the Practice Ownership Program
  • A cutting-edge surgical training center to expand your scope of practice
  • A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation

A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan (including full benefits for part-time roles)

Back-end support to allow you more time to focus on your patients: finance, IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center, learning and development, plus so much more

*Source: ADA Health Policy Institute 2017 Survey of Dental Practice.

**May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location.

You’ll Achieve Success By

  • Working with a patient-centric team that respects your clinical judgment and leadership
  • Assuming excellent quality of care for all patients while adhering to the highest standards of dental practice ethics and professionalism
  • Conducting comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnosing dental conditions
  • Offering treatment planning options and discussing them with patients
  • Providing high-quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency
  • Keeping abreast of new developments in dentistry through continued education and professional development

Networking with professional groups, dental associations, and dental societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the greater community

Qualifications

Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school

Be part of a revolutionary dental team reshaping the industry's landscape. As an Aspen Dental Dentist, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to own your practice, backed by the support and resources of a nationwide network of experts. Access the latest technology, top-tier training, and immerse yourself in a rewarding and fun culture. Together, we're making dentistry better for everyone.

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive oral examinations, diagnose dental conditions, discuss treatment options with patients, and provide high-quality clinical care. Maintain ethical and professional standards, pursue continuing education, and represent the practice in the dental community.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Comprehensive Dental ExamsDental DiagnosisClinical TreatmentDental EthicsPatient Communication

General Dentistry Career Context

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 338 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$223k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $229k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$223k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

8
<$300k
5
$300k-350k
4
$350k-400k
3
$400k-450k
3
$450k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
70% this job
401k / retirement match
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
45% this job
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware

$500K+
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

Dentist – DDS / DMD

$300k-$450k
#4

Dentist

$225k-$425k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of General Dentistry (Dental) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 911 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Midland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,599/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
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 · Midland, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aspen Dental

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Benefits & Perks

Signing Incentive $10,000
Flexible scheduling
Unlimited free continuing education
Practice Ownership Program
Paid time off
Health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan
Full benefits for part-time roles
Back-end support (finance, IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center)