Dentist - Clinical Leader
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Job Description
Location: Quince Orchard Dental Care
Lead Dentist - Quince Orchard Dental Care
Full-time, Mon-Fri
Join Quince Orchard Dental Care - a state-of-the-art multi-specialty practice where clinical excellence, team collaboration, and patient trust are our top priorities. We offer you a thriving environment with strong new patient flow, modern technology, and unmatched support for your professional growth.
We are looking for a dentist who wants to find their forever home, who is engaging with patients and staff, and who wants to collaborate to elevate patient care.
Position Highlights
- Full-time Lead Dentist position
- Minimum average salary: $300,000/year with unlimited earning potential based on collections
- PPO & Fee-for-Service (FFS) patient base – No Medicaid
- Mentorship and clear Doctor Development Plan
Why Join Our Dental Family?
- Busy, family-focused practice with strong patient loyalty
- Consistent new patient flow and full clinical schedule
- State-of-the-art digital technology, including iTero scanners and 3D imaging
- Clinical autonomy with support from experienced leadership
- Team culture built on trust, compassion, and excellence
Compensation & Benefits
- Average $300,000 minimum annual salary – move to higher earnings through collections
- Health benefits available for team members working 20+ hours/week
- Paid malpractice insurance
- 401(k) with immediate eligibility
- $2,000 Annual CE Allowance + In-house Continuing Education opportunities
- Covered DEA license renewal and professional dues
- What We’re Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental program
- Active State Dental License & DEA License
Competency in Comprehensive Dentistry Including
- Restorative procedures
- Cosmetic bondings and veneers
- Crown & Bridge
Comprehensive Treatment Planner
- Comfortable and experienced with perio procedures such as crown lengthening and Gum Grafts a plus - currently all perio procedures are being referred out
- Endo, extractions, aligner/Invisalign and implant placement experience a plus, but not required
- Excellent communication skills & a collaborative spirit
- Committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience
- How We Support Your Success
- Collaborative case review sessions with peers and mentors
- Access to industry-leading clinical and leadership development resources
- Dedicated support team to handle admin, billing, and scheduling
- Transparent growth path through our Doctor Development Plan
- Backed by Guardian Dentistry Partners – see our leadership team:
- Ryan Cunningham
- Dr. Hisham Barakat
- Guardian Dentistry Partners
Take the Next Step in Your Career!
We’re more than just a dental office — we’re a community dedicated to your growth and patient care excellence. Let’s talk!
Apply now and discover what’s possible when you’re supported to thrive.
#sdmhi
FLSA Status: Exempt
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Key Responsibilities
The Lead Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care while overseeing clinical operations and mentoring staff. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care and collaborating with the team to ensure practice excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active DDS or DMD degree along with a valid State Dental License and DEA License. Proficiency in restorative, cosmetic, and comprehensive treatment planning is required, with additional experience in specialized procedures preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist - Clinical Leader at Guardian Dentistry Partners a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 974 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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).
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