Orthodontist
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Job Description
Overview
Are you an experienced and entrepreneurial Orthodontist looking to take your career to the next level with an immediate path to partnership?
Dr. Joseph LaPonzina Orthodontics is seeking a dynamic, patient-focused Orthodontist to join our thriving practice with this exciting opportunity to join our practice as a partner in Bel Air, Maryland
This is your chance to grow with healthy volume practice, lead a dedicated team, and build lasting relationships with patients—all while stepping into a role with clear ownership potential.
Why Join Us?
Ownership Potential: A clear path to becoming an operating owner/partner, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of your hard work and leadership
- Timeline for Partnership: 2026
- Competitive Compensation: $1,500+/ day
Healthy Patient Volume: Supports the growth of the practice while ensuring an exceptional, patient-focused experience. Boutique style orthodontics serving an average of 60 patients per day. Our commitment to a patient-centered approach sets us apart from nearly every other practice
Comprehensive Support: Work alongside a skilled team and experienced mentors, including a collaborative leadership structure and integrated orthodontic support.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Practice in a modern facility equipped with advanced technology ensuring top-tier care for every patient.
Experience: 3 years required due to partnership timeline
What You’ll Do
Comprehensive Orthodontic Care: Lead and deliver high-quality orthodontic services, including adolescent care and aligner treatments for adults.
Team Leadership: Collaborate with a skilled team and mentor staff, ensuring an efficient and positive work environment.
Patient Relationships: Build long-term, trusting relationships with patients and educate them on treatment options to improve their oral health.
Practice Growth: Contribute to the practice's growth by maintaining high standards of care and helping to achieve production and collection goals.
Ideal Candidate: An experienced Orthodontist with 3-5 years of experience, eager to take on leadership and ownership responsibilities.
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Key Responsibilities
The Orthodontist will lead and deliver high-quality orthodontic services, including adolescent care and aligner treatments. They will also mentor staff and build long-term relationships with patients to support practice growth.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of orthodontic experience and a strong interest in leadership and partnership. The role requires a patient-focused approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthodontics Career Context
Private Dental Office holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 23 active listings.
Of the 31 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% have no call, 6% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$390k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $371k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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