Associate Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Dental Health Associates of Madison, WI has a full-time associate dentist position available.

Dental Health Associates has been a trusted part of the Madison community for over 55 years, providing a stable and supportive environment for our dentists. As a 100% locally owned practice, we are led by practicing dentists who prioritize patient care and uphold the highest standards of dentistry.

Unlike privately equity-backed or corporate-owned practices, we are independently owned by our doctors, allowing us to focus on what’s best for our patients and team. This approach has helped us grow both in staffing and our footprint in the Madison area.

We currently have one full-time associate opening available. As an associate, you will have the independence to manage your own practice while being supported by over 30 experienced dentists and specialists. Our dedicated administrative team will handle the details, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional care to your patients. We also offer a clear path to partnership, providing you with the opportunity to share in the ownership of the practice as you grow with us.

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and skilled dentist. The ideal candidate will have completed a residency or have several years of experience and a broad clinical skillset. While the role will be busy from day one, you will have flexibility in your schedule and the freedom to practice in a way that fits your strengths.

Compensation is based on experience, with a competitive starting salary. Motivated candidates on production-based compensation will find their earning potential to far exceed national averages. Additional benefits include 401k with profit sharing, health/disability/life/malpractice insurance, vacation, CE allowance, and more.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a practice that values growth, autonomy, and patient care, we look forward to hearing from you. All discussions are confidential. You can apply directly at dhamadison.com

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities

The associate dentist will manage their own practice while providing exceptional patient care within a supportive team environment. They will collaborate with experienced dentists and specialists to uphold high standards of dental health.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be a skilled dentist who has completed a residency or possesses several years of clinical experience. A motivated and compassionate approach to patient care is required for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical skillsPractice managementCommunicationCompassionTreatment planning

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Wisconsin174 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 12% offer loan repayment174 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings581 in the last 30 days413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% 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 Health Associates of Madison

Dentists
Madison, WI
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k
Typical market rent
$1,837/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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