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Star Dental Partners
Gaithersburg, Maryland

Associate Dentist 50k Sign-on Bonus

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$300k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Overview

  • Dentist Opportunity | Dental Suite | Gaithersburg, MD 50k Sign-on Package
  • Are You Ready to Reach Your Full Potential?
  • Step Into a Thriving Practice and Build the Career You Want:

Imagine walking into a practice with an established patient base, advanced technology, and strong clinical support.

At Dental Suite, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, maximize your earning potential, and make a lasting impact in a community that has trusted our team for decades.

  • Advanced Technology
  • Overjet AI Treatment Planning
  • CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)
  • Digital & Panoramic X-Ray Systems
  • Computers in Every Operatory
  • Denticon Practice Management Software

Whether you're an experienced dentist or looking to elevate your clinical capabilities, you'll find the support and resources to succeed.

  • Established and growing patient base
  • Clinical autonomy with a supportive team
  • Mentorship from Dr. Behzad Mirdamadi, an accomplished clinician with 35+ years of experience
  • Modern technology that enhances diagnostics and treatment acceptance
  • Private practice culture with strong operational support
  • Opportunities for professional growth and increased production
  • Reputation built on exceptional patient care and community trust

Why Choose Us? The SDP Advantage.

  • Career Growth
  • 100% Clinical Autonomy
  • Work and Life Balance
  • Complete Business Support
  • Strong Patient Base
  • Established Practice
  • Industry-Leading Compensation and Benefit Offerings
  • Paid Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Education Investment and Attractive symposium packages
  • Annual Professional Expense Reimbursement
  • Vacation Time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
  • Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and ADD Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with Wellness Incentives

Compensation Range: This wage range $125,000 – $300,000 per year, reflects the expected annual income for this role, based on individual production, clinical skill set, treatment planning, and experience level.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive dental care with a focus on quality and patient comfort.
  • Collaborate with fellow clinicians and support staff to ensure seamless care.
  • Educate patients on oral health and treatment options.
  • Respond effectively to dental emergencies.
  • Contribute to the practice’s growth through excellent service and community engagement.

Qualifications

DDS/DMD degree from U. S. accredited dental school or AEGD/GPR residency program

  • Active Maryland state dental license
  • Active Federal DEA and applicable certifications
  • Professional clinical experience preferred
  • New and Recent graduates with Residency experience encouraged to apply
  • Strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment
  • Strong work ethic and desire to succeed
  • Practice Description
  • Ready to take the next step in your dental career?
  • Contact us today and become part of a practice that’s redefining the patient experience in Gaithersburg, MD
  • To learn more about Dental Suite, Gaithersburg MD visit here: https://dentalsuite26.wixsite.com/dental-suite
  • Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Digital X-RayPatient educationEmergency responseClinical diagnosticsInterpersonal skills

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$213k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $202k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Gaithersburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$490k
Typical market rent
$2,167/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Star Dental Partners

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Benefits & Perks

$50,000 Sign-on Package
100% Clinical Autonomy
Work and Life Balance
Complete Business Support
Paid Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education Investment
Annual Professional Expense Reimbursement
Vacation Time