Associate Dentist - Scottsdale Private Practice

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$150K - $300K

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

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Cosmetic and Implant Associate Dentist in Scottsdale, AZ

Join Our Team as an Associate Dentist in Scottsdale, AZ

Are you looking for a practice where you can grow professionally, work with supportive colleagues, and build meaningful relationships with your patients? At Alpers Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. We’re seeking a full-time Associate Dentist who shares our passion for patient-focused care and a dedication to excellence.

Learn more about the associate position from Dr. Alpers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKV93Qg1Sx0

Why Alpers Family & Cosmetic Dentistry?

Supportive Environment

At our practice, we are committed to fostering the growth and success of our associate dentist. Unlike other practices that may reserve complex cases for senior dentists, we prioritize providing our associate dentist with opportunities to expand their skills and handle a variety of rewarding and challenging cases. In fact, we are committed to our associate dentist and their schedule,

A Focus on Your Growth

Dr. Kris Alpers is committed to your success as a clinician, leader, and individual. With a passion for coaching and mentoring, Dr. Alpers brings his expertise as a mentor for the Implant Pathway program and a coach for the Bulletproof Dental Practice. You’ll gain invaluable knowledge to elevate your career.

High Quality Practice

Our modern, almost all fee-for-service practice allows you to focus on delivering exceptional care to patients who truly value quality dentistry.

Diverse Clinical Opportunities

From general dentistry and restorative work to implants and cosmetic treatments, you’ll hone your skills in a wide range of procedures.

Patient-Centered Excellence

We take pride in offering high-level, patient-focused care. Our wonderful patient base appreciates the extra mile we go to provide an unparalleled experience.

What We’re Looking For

Licensing and Credentials

Valid Arizona dental license, DEA.

Passion for Excellence

A dentist with proven clinical skills and a strong desire to deliver exceptional patient care.

People-Centered Mindset

Build trust and rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds while guiding them through personalized treatment plans.

Team Spirit

A motivated, self-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to learn and grow.

Open to Innovation

Be willing to explore new approaches, embrace feedback, and continually improve.

Your Role

Conduct thorough dental evaluations and create personalized treatment plans.

Perform a variety of dental procedures, ensuring exceptional outcomes.

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in dentistry.

Foster meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and trust throughout their visits.

Lead, train, and inspire a team to exceed expectations in service and outcomes.

What We Offer You

Financial Benefits

Competitive pay with bonus eligibility (Daily Guarantee w/ Percentage of Collections)

401K with match.

Growth & Education

Continued education opportunities to sharpen your skills and expand your expertise.

Mentorship from an experienced leader passionate about your development.

Partnership Opportunity

Work-Life Balance & Perks

Family discounts for dental care.

A supportive, friendly, and inclusive workplace culture.

Let’s Grow Together

At Alpers Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we’re building a practice where team members feel supported, valued, and inspired. If you’re ready to join a team that’s committed to both patient care and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your dental career.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough dental evaluations and create personalized treatment plans for patients. Perform a variety of dental procedures while leading and inspiring the clinical team to ensure exceptional outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Arizona dental license and a DEA registration. A strong passion for clinical excellence and a people-centered mindset are required for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Restorative dentistryImplant dentistryClinical evaluationTreatment planningCommunicationLeadershipTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist - Scottsdale Private Practice at Alpers Family And Cosmetic Dentistr a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Alpers Family And Cosmetic Dentistr holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $223k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
81%
401k / retirement match
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
15%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Scottsdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$810k
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Alpers Family And Cosmetic Dentistr

Medical Practices
Scottsdale, Arizona

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Continued education opportunities
Mentorship