Associate Dentist (General Dentistry) — Bowie, MD
Listed compensation
$143k-$305k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Smile HQ Dental & Orthodontics is a privately owned general dental practice in Bowie, MD seeking an Associate Dentist who loves dentistry, values high-quality patient care, and wants to grow clinically in a well-managed, high-collection environment.
This opportunity is ideal for a General Dentist, Associate Dentist, or Family Dentist seeking strong leadership, reliable collections, mentorship, and long-term opportunity—including ownership potential.
- Why This Associate Dentist Role Stands Out
- Privately Owned Dental Practice (not corporate, not DSO)
- Strong Collections & Efficient Front Office
- 50+ New Patients per Month with a 2,000+ active patient base
- 4.8+ Google Rating and strong community reputation
- No Weekends / Consistent Schedule
- Modern Digital Dentistry and streamlined workflows
- Clinical Mentorship & Growth-Focused Culture
- Ownership Opportunity Available
- Associate Dentist Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry services to patients of all ages
- Perform exams, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, and preventive care
- Deliver high-quality care with strong attention to detail and patient education
Procedures include
- Crowns and fillings
- Simple extractions
- Implant restorations
- Anterior and premolar root canals
- Full and partial dentures
- Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants, and management to ensure excellent patient experience
- Associate Dentist Qualifications
- Required
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Maryland dental license
- 2+ years of clinical experience in general dentistry
- Strong communication skills and patient-first mindset
- High attention to detail and pride in clinical work
- Preferred
- Experience with four-quadrant dentistry
- Ability to manage 2–3 columns efficiently
- Comfort with digital dentistry and modern workflows
- Growth mindset and desire for continued clinical development
- Associate Dentist Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation: $143,091 – $305,454 annually (production-based)
- CE allowance
- Medical insurance
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Flexible full-time or part-time schedule
- Supportive leadership and strong management team
- References available from previous associate dentists
Ideal Candidate Profile
- This role is a strong fit for an Associate Dentist seeking:
- A stable, high-collection practice
- Ethical, patient-centered dentistry
- Clinical autonomy with mentorship
- Long-term growth and potential ownership
- Apply today to join a practice where dentists are supported, respected, and set up to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dental care to patients of all ages, including examinations, treatment planning, restorative procedures, and preventive care. Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants, and management to deliver a high-quality patient experience.
Requirements
Requires a DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school, an active Maryland dental license, and at least two years of general dentistry experience. Candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a patient-first mindset; experience with four-quadrant dentistry and digital workflows is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$224k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $214k 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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