Orthodontist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$1,500+/day

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Job Description

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 ensure practice growth.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of orthodontic experience and a strong desire for leadership and future partnership. The role requires a patient-focused approach and the ability to manage a high-volume practice.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careMentoringTreatment planningOral health educationPractice management

Orthodontics Career Context

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).

What does the Dentist market look like in Maryland?
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Listed paynot listedDentist median $354k (middle half $229k–$400k)46 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Maryland110 active5,807 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 14% offer loan repayment110 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 0.9
Below most Dentist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Partnership track
Competitive compensation
State-of-the-art facilities
Comprehensive support

Living in Bel Air

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k
Typical market rent
$2,085/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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