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DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$300k

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Job Description

Associate Dentist Opportunity | + Future Partnership

Highland Creek Family Dental in Lafayette, IN, is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Associate Dentist to join our thriving, modern practice. As a locally owned, family-oriented office, we're committed to providing exceptional care while supporting our doctors with the tools, technology, and team needed to succeed.

Why Join Us?

Sign-on Bonus Available

  • Future equity partnership opportunity for the right candidate!
  • $200,000-$300,000+ annual earning potential
  • Established patient base with strong demand for treatment
  • Clinical autonomy with support when you need it
  • State-of-the-art technology, including CEREC, iTero scanner, and CBCT
  • Experienced, team-oriented support staff dedicated to helping you maximize productivity

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Professional development support
  • And more
  • Who We're Looking For
  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • 1-2+ years of clinical experience required
  • Active Indiana dental license or ability to obtain one
  • Passion for comprehensive patient care and relationship-building

Strong Communication Skills and a Collaborative Mindset

  • If you're looking for a practice where you can grow professionally, enjoy excellent earning potential, and pursue a future ownership opportunity, we'd love to connect with you.
  • INDDROP02

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional dental care to an established patient base while utilizing modern technology. Collaborate with a team-oriented support staff to maintain productivity and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Indiana dental license. A minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience is required for this role.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical dentistryTreatment planning

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $268k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$200k–$300kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)380 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$268k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Indiana92 active5,734 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings213 in the last 30 days194 the 30 days before (+10%)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.

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Salary Distribution

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3
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$240k-280k
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$280k-320k
3
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 16 employers
CME allowance
75% this job
401k / retirement match
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Visa sponsorship
15%

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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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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Available
Future Equity Partnership Opportunity
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Continuing Education Allowance
Professional Development Support

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,282/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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