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Aspen Dental
Dothan, Alabama

Associate Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$220k-$265k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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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: $220000 - $265000 / Year

Location-Specific Offers

  • Signing Incentive- $20000
  • Relocation Stipend - $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

The Associate Dentist is responsible for conducting comprehensive oral examinations, diagnosing dental conditions, and developing effective treatment plans for patients. They must provide high-quality clinical care while maintaining professional standards and collaborating with a patient-centric team.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisDental surgeryPatient communicationProfessional ethics

Dentistry Career Context

Aspen Dental ranks #7 of 10 employers hiring Dentist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 289 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$243k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $273k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 20 employers

CME allowance
83% this job
401k / retirement match
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
13% this job

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Living in Dothan

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 0.9× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 7% of gross pay
  • Residents' average commute 21 min
  • State income tax up to 5%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Dothan; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Signing Incentive
$10,000 Relocation Stipend
Paid time off
Health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan
Full benefits for part-time roles
Free continuing education (live and online)
Practice Ownership Program
Cutting-edge surgical training center