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Forest Hill, Maryland

Orthodontist

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Job Description

  • Part-Time Orthodontist Opportunity
  • Harford County, Maryland

We are conducting a highly confidential search for an experienced, patient-focused Orthodontist to join an established dental practice in Harford County, Maryland. The practice’s identity and additional details will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Position Overview

This part-time opportunity offers a consistent alternating schedule with flexibility in selecting the specific working days:

  • Two days during one week
  • Three days the following week
  • Approximately 10 clinical days per month
  • Flexible scheduling based on mutual availability

What We Offer

  • Established patient base with consistent orthodontic demand
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible and predictable schedule
  • Experienced clinical and administrative support
  • Collaborative, patient-centered environment
  • Modern practice with the resources needed to provide high-quality care
  • Clinical autonomy in diagnosis and treatment planning

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat a full range of orthodontic conditions
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults
  • Provide traditional braces, clear aligners, and other appropriate orthodontic treatments
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment options and expectations
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with referring dentists and the practice’s clinical team
  • Deliver an exceptional patient experience while maintaining high clinical standards

Qualifications

  • DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Specialty certificate from an accredited residency program in Orthodontics
  • Active dental license in the state of practice
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and professional ethics

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Legal Disclaimer: We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient educationCommunication skills

Orthodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $354k (middle half $229k–$400k)46 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Maryland110 active5,776 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 14% offer loan repayment110 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Dental Care Alliance

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Sarasota, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Flexible and Predictable Schedule
Experienced Clinical and Administrative Support
Collaborative, Patient-Centered Environment
Modern Practice with Resources
Clinical Autonomy

Living in Forest Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k
Typical market rent
$2,380/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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