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Star Dental Partners
Gaithersburg, Maryland

Associate Dentist 50k Sign-on Bonus

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$300k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • 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: dentalsuite26.wixsite.com

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 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% have no call, 90% 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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$300kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)403 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$202k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Maryland33 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Maryland108 active5,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% no call · 90% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-onMaryland healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $16k) · 14% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings631 in the last 30 days404 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Maryland figures use all dentists: too few Maryland General Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 8 employers
4
<$260k
0
$260k-290k
6
$290k-320k
0
$320k-350k
2
$350k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs · 8 employers
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
401k / retirement match
40% this job
Loan repayment
30%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#2

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Dentserv Dental Services · Brooklyn, New York

$250k-$350k
#3

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$191k-$304k
#4

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$150k–$300k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

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About Star Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
51-200 employees

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

Living in Gaithersburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$486k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,196/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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