Orthodontist
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Job Description
Meyer & Dana Orthodontics is a well-established, multi-doctor practice serving Rapid City, Spearfish, and Pierre, South Dakota across four office locations, including Rapid City’s Jackson Blvd and Rushmore Crossing offices.
The practice is led by an experienced team orthodontists, all South Dakota natives with training from respected dental schools and residency programs around the country.
The team treats patients of all ages and offers a full range of treatment options including metal braces, self-ligating braces, clear ceramic braces, and Invisalign clear aligners, supported by modern technology like iTero digital scanning for same-day treatment starts.
With a 5-star reputation, an active patient rewards program, and strong community visibility across the Black Hills region, the practice has built a loyal, multi-generational patient base. We are excited for you to join our team!
Practice Website: Meyer & Dana Orthodontics $25,000 SIGN ON BONUS About Rapid City: Visit Rapid City! Interested? Contact Abby.Fletcher@sdbmail.com for more information!
Requirements DMD or DDS Graduate from an accredited Orthodontic Residency Program Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics (preferred but not required) Residents Welcome to Apply!
Key Responsibilities
The orthodontist will provide a full range of orthodontic treatments including various types of braces and clear aligners to patients of all ages. They will utilize modern technology such as iTero digital scanning to facilitate same-day treatment starts across multiple practice locations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree and have graduated from an accredited Orthodontic Residency Program. Certification by the American Board of Orthodontics is preferred, and current residents are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Orthodontics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Rapid City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $347k
- Typical market rent
- $1,484/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.2
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Rapid City, SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.