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Westphalia Holdings
Sacramento, California

Orthodontist

DentalContract

Listed compensation

$1,500/Day

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Orthodontist – $1,500/Day + $100 Per Start

Reno, Nevada | 2–3 Days/Week to Start | Path to 4+ Days | Relocation Assistance

Out-of-State Orthodontists Encouraged to Apply

Looking for an orthodontic opportunity with immediate patient demand, a built-in pediatric referral network, and a clear path toward a larger clinical schedule?

Our confidential, 100% dentist-owned private dental group is seeking an Orthodontist to join a growing orthodontic program in Reno, Nevada.

  • This is much more than a few supplemental days.
  • We are actively growing our Reno pediatric dentistry program and expect to build the orthodontic schedule alongside it—starting with 2–3 clinical days per week and targeting approximately 4 days per week within the next nine months.
  • You'll also have opportunities to provide orthodontic care at satellite locations throughout the region.
  • Confirmed Compensation
  • $1,500 Per Clinical Day + $100 Per New Orthodontic Start
  • $1,500 guaranteed per clinical day
  • Plus $100 for every new orthodontic start
  • 2–3 clinical days per week to start
  • Expected growth toward approximately 4 days per week within nine months
  • Established internal referral network
  • Growing Pediatric Dentistry program
  • 1099 Independent Contractor relationship

Relocation Assistance Available

This is an opportunity to earn immediately while helping build what we believe can become one of the strongest orthodontic programs in the Reno market.

A Growing Orthodontic Platform — Not a Static Part-Time Job

Our Vision Is Straightforward

  • As our Pediatric Dentistry program grows, our Orthodontic program grows with it.
  • We're building an increasingly integrated pediatric and orthodontic model that creates a natural internal pipeline of families, consultations, and orthodontic starts.

Initial Schedule

Begin with approximately 2–3 days per week in the Reno market.

  • Next 9 Months
  • Our goal is to grow the core pediatric office-based orthodontic program to approximately:
  • 4 clinical days per week

Satellite Opportunities

In Addition to the Primary Reno Schedule

  • Approximately 2 satellite days per month at our South Reno location
  • Potential to eventually add 1–2 days per month at our South Lake Tahoe location
  • Additional clinical days may be added as patient demand continues to grow
  • For the right Orthodontist, there is significant runway here.

Built Around a Growing Pediatric Referral Engine

  • One of the biggest advantages of this opportunity is where the orthodontic patients come from.
  • We are actively growing our Pediatric Dentistry program in Reno, creating an increasingly strong internal pipeline for:
  • Orthodontic screenings
  • Early orthodontic intervention
  • Comprehensive orthodontic consultations
  • New starts
  • Sibling and family referrals

Long-term Patient Relationships

That is supplemented by referrals from our General Dentistry network.

Instead of asking an Orthodontist to arrive in a new market and develop referral relationships from scratch, we're building the infrastructure and patient base around you.

Why Reno — And Why Now?

Reno is a compelling market for an Orthodontist looking for both professional opportunity and quality of life.

Northern Nevada continues to grow, while the orthodontic market offers an opportunity to establish yourself without the density of specialists found in many major Western metros.

You'll Have Access To

  • A growing Reno/Sparks population
  • Expanding families and communities
  • Strong demand for dental and specialty services
  • Less saturated competition than many major Western markets
  • A growing Pediatric Dentistry referral base
  • No Nevada state individual income tax
  • Lake Tahoe approximately an hour away
  • World-class skiing and snowboarding
  • Hiking, mountain biking, boating and golf
  • Four seasons and year-round outdoor recreation
  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Convenient Access to Northern California

For an Orthodontist coming from California or another highly competitive Western market, Reno provides the opportunity to build something meaningful without giving up access to the lifestyle that makes the West special.

Out-of-State Orthodontists: We Want to Hear From You

Relocation Assistance Is Available

  • You do not need to currently live in Nevada to be considered.
  • We strongly encourage inquiries from Orthodontists throughout:
  • California
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • Arizona
  • Utah
  • Colorado
  • Idaho

The Broader Western United States

If Reno is somewhere you've considered—or if you've never seriously looked at Northern Nevada—we'd welcome the opportunity to introduce you to the market.

Candidates who do not currently hold a Nevada dental license are encouraged to apply if eligible for licensure.

Dentist-Owned. Dentist-Led.

Our organization is 100% dentist-owned.

That Means

  • No private equity ownership
  • No outside investors dictating clinical care
  • Provider-focused leadership
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Long-term commitment to patient care
  • An organization willing to invest in growing the specialty program around the right doctor
  • We want our Orthodontist to become an important part of the long-term growth of the organization.

Modern, Supported Clinical Environment

You'll Step Into an Established Dental Platform With

  • Experienced clinical support
  • Digital workflows
  • Established patient scheduling systems
  • Treatment coordination support
  • Existing Pediatric and General Dentistry referrals
  • Administrative infrastructure
  • Strong patient communication systems

An Organization Actively Investing in Specialty Growth

  • You focus on diagnosing, treatment planning, patient relationships, and delivering excellent orthodontic care.
  • We'll focus on helping fill the schedule.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Completion of an accredited Orthodontic residency program
  • Active Nevada dental license or ability to obtain one
  • Excellent patient and parent communication skills
  • Collaborative approach to working with Pediatric Dentists and General Dentists
  • Commitment to clinical excellence and patient experience
  • Opportunity Snapshot
  • Location: Reno, Nevada
  • Specialty: Orthodontics
  • Starting Schedule: 2–3 days per week
  • Growth Target: Approximately 4 days/week within nine months
  • South Reno: Approximately 2 satellite days/month
  • South Lake Tahoe: Potential future 1–2 days/month
  • Compensation: $1,500/day + $100 per new start
  • Relationship: 1099 Independent Contractor
  • Relocation: Relocation assistance available
  • Referral Base: Growing Pediatric Dentistry + General Dentistry network
  • Ownership: 100% Dentist-Owned

Come Build Something in Reno

  • We're not recruiting an Orthodontist simply to cover a few days on a schedule.
  • We're looking for the right doctor to help us build the orthodontic program for Northern Nevada.
  • You'll have immediate clinical days, guaranteed compensation, incentives tied directly to new starts, an expanding Pediatric Dentistry referral engine, satellite opportunities, and a defined pathway toward a larger schedule.
  • And we're just getting started.

Out-of-state candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is available.

Apply confidentially with your CV to start the conversation.

Key Responsibilities

The orthodontist will provide comprehensive orthodontic care and treatment planning within a growing pediatric and general dentistry practice. They are responsible for managing patient relationships and collaborating with the dental team to drive the growth of the orthodontic program.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Orthodontic screeningPatient relationship managementCollaboration

Orthodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$390k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $352k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in California?
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Listed pay$390kDentist median $275k (middle half $39k–$372k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$352k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in California557 active5,623 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
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Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance
1099 Independent Contractor
No state income tax (Nevada)

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$2,045/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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