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Okemos, Michigan

General Dentist

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Job Description

  • General Dentist (Part-Time with Growth Opportunity)
  • Eby Dental Care | Okemos, Michigan
  • Join a Premier Dental Practice Focused on Excellence, Mentorship, and Long-Term Growth

Eby Dental Care, a highly respected and patient-centered dental practice in Okemos, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated General Dentist to join our team on a part-time basis with the opportunity for expanded responsibilities and hours as clinical skills, experience, and patient relationships grow.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dentist who is passionate about providing outstanding patient care and is eager to learn from one of Michigan's most respected clinicians. The selected candidate will receive top-tier mentorship from Dr. Eric Eby, who currently teaches at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, gaining valuable clinical insights and real-world practice management experience.

We are looking for a doctor who is committed to excellence in dentistry, values exceptional customer service, and is dedicated to maintaining the 5-star reputation that Eby Dental Care has built within the community.

What You'll Gain

  • Direct mentorship and clinical guidance from Dr. Eric Eby
  • Opportunity to strengthen advanced clinical skills across a broad range of general dentistry procedures
  • Exposure to successful practice operations and leadership development
  • A supportive, collaborative team environment focused on patient-centered care
  • Clear pathway toward becoming a long-term provider and integral member of the Eby Dental Care team
  • Opportunity for increased schedule availability and professional growth over time

Schedule (days/hours)

2-3 days per week, with opportunity for FT / flexible

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive, high-quality dental care to patients of all ages
  • Develop strong relationships built on trust, communication, and exceptional service
  • Diagnose and present treatment plans with confidence and compassion
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members to create outstanding patient experiences
  • Uphold the clinical standards and values that have earned Eby Dental Care its excellent community reputation
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active Michigan dental license (or eligibility to obtain one)
  • Strong clinical foundation and commitment to continuing education
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for patient care, service excellence, and lifelong learning
  • Desire to build a long-term career within a thriving practice environment
  • New graduates and early-career dentists with a strong growth mindset are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who

  • Is passionate about both dentistry and customer service
  • Values mentorship and professional development
  • Seeks to continually improve clinically and professionally
  • Wants to become a trusted provider within the community
  • Takes pride in delivering an exceptional patient experience every day

Compensation

Earn over $100,000 per year

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Eby Dental Care has earned a reputation as one of the area's most trusted dental practices through a commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and an outstanding patient experience. Our team is dedicated to creating lifelong relationships with patients while providing comprehensive dental care in a welcoming, modern environment.

If you're looking for more than just a job—and want the opportunity to learn from an experienced mentor, develop your skills, and grow into a long-term role within an exceptional practice—we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and begin building your future with Eby Dental Care in Okemos, Michigan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisTreatment planning

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 49% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 22 employers

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<$285k
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$285k-350k
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$390k
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2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Relocation assistance
25%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Okemos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,636/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI 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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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Time off options
Health, dental, vision insurance
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance