Associate Orthodontist
Listed compensation
$354K–$416K
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Job Description
Orthodontist Opportunity
About Us
Built on a legacy of clinical excellence and patient-centered care, Kristo Orthodontics has been creating healthy, confident smiles across Wisconsin for more than 60 years. Our experienced team is committed to delivering exceptional orthodontic care while fostering a fun, welcoming environment for patients, families, and team members alike.
At Kristo Orthodontics, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—a thriving and innovative local practice with the support of an experienced team. You'll have the support, technology, and resources to focus on what matters most—providing outstanding patient care while building a rewarding career.
Orthodontist Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time Orthodontist to join our growing team in Wisconsin's Chippewa and St. Croix valley. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a highly respected practice with an established patient base, modern technology, and an experienced clinical team committed to your success.
From day one, you'll enjoy the autonomy to practice orthodontics your way while benefiting from the support of a collaborative network of experienced orthodontists and a dedicated operational team.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation with outstanding earning potential including a daily guaranteed daily rate of $1700-$2000 and production-based bonuses.
- Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Future partnership opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
- Paid malpractice insurance, professional dues, licensure, and continuing education allowance
- Relocation assistance available
Clinical Support & Technology
- Modern, state-of-the-art orthodontic technology
- Established, loyal patient base
- Experienced clinical and administrative support team
- Full operational support so you can focus on patient care
- Clinical autonomy with the collaboration of an experienced doctor network
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Certificate in Orthodontics from an accredited residency program
- Wisconsin dental license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care
- Collaborative, positive, and patient-focused approach
Doctor pay is based on a daily rate and paid for days worked. The annual salary range listed is an estimate and may vary based on schedule and days worked.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional orthodontic care to patients within an established practice environment. Collaborate with an experienced clinical and administrative team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthodontics Career Context
SIMKO Support Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 8 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$185k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $197k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $170k–$200k | Dentist median $354k (middle half $229k–$390k)50 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$197k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All dentist listings in Wisconsin | 172 active | 5,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | Wisconsin healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 12% offer loan repayment172 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthodontics listings | 38 in the last 30 days | 28 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| SIMKO Support Center | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Orthodontist at SIMKO Support Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.