Associate Dentist
Listed compensation
$200K - $250K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented, experienced Dentist to provide quality dental care in a collaborative and supportive dental practice.
Our teams perform a variety of preventative, restorative, endodontic, and surgical procedures that fall under the scope of general dentistry. We’re big on teamwork, so you’ll be working and growing with your office and region to provide the best treatment for your patients.
Plus, we bring the Board Specialists into your office to treat patients if they are referred for such treatment. We keep patients under one dental roof while you get to work side-by-side with a Specialty Dentist.
We provide you with experienced dental staff and wonderful patients that you will be proud to deliver excellent dental care through evidence-based dentistry.
The office focuses on teamwork so the day-to-day operations run smoothly for you so you can focus on what matters: your patients and their smiles.
- Benefits for FT Providers
- Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Continuing Education
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and evaluations to diagnose dental problems
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
- Perform a wide range of procedures, including fillings, cleanings, extractions, and root canals
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care
- Provide prescriptions for patients as needed
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including X-rays and treatment histories
- Refer patients to specialists (like orthodontists or oral surgeons) for complex treatments
- Ensure all work is compliant with safety, OSHA, and infection control standards
Qualifications
- DMD or DDS from accredited dental school
- Active, unrestricted state dental license or in the process of obtaining a license upon graduation
- CPR/BLS certification
- DEA certification
NPI Number
Western Dental Services, Inc. and all relevant affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist at Sonrava Health 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.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $245k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee 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 | $200k–$250k | Dentist median $251k (middle half $200k–$300k)374 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$245k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Tennessee | 102 active | 5,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$225k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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