Associate/Partner Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

As an Associate Dentist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality dental care to our patients. We take pride in knowing that our team has the highest standard of care, enriching the lives of our patients and the community.

In this role, you will diagnose and treat a variety of dental issues, perform routine check-ups and cleanings, educate patients on oral health, and create tailored treatment plans.

Your expertise in pain management and commitment to infection control protocols will ensure top-notch patient care in a friendly and professional environment.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school
  • State licensure to practice dentistry
  • Valid CPR Certification
  • Proficient in dental procedures, including restorative, cosmetic, and surgical treatments
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Knowledge of dental office systems and protocols

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Examine patients' teeth and gums to diagnose and treat various oral health issues.
  • Utilize X-rays and computer-generated imaging to assist with examinations.
  • Provide dental treatments to patients, including routine cleanings, extractions, dental fillings, cavity, and tooth decay treatments, teeth whitening, bonding, and applications of dental crowns, caps, and veneers.
  • Administer local anesthesia to patients as needed.
  • Educate patients on good oral hygiene practices and advise them on proper aftercare following certain dental procedures.
  • Perform oral cancer screenings.
  • Prescribe antibiotics and pain medications to patients as required.
  • Ensure that all dental instruments and equipment are sterilized before each use.
  • Take impressions of patients' mouths for the fabrication of customized mouthguards and dentures.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to a dynamic team of professionals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Unlimited annual compensation based on personal production.
  • Family friendly practice hours.
  • Outstanding mentorship opportunity for new graduates with some of the area's top providers.
  • Opportunity to work with a well-established and successful dental practice.
  • Access to top rated technology.
  • Demographically growing and desirable marketplace.

Patient care focused foundation: build valuable relationships with your patients while providing exceptional dental care.

Physical Requirements

The following physical activities described are a representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; repeat the same movements; bend or twist their body; sit and/or stand for extended periods.

The employee is required to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects; hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm; speak clearly so listeners can understand, and understand the speech of another person; use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects; and make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Dentist will diagnose and treat various oral health issues while providing high-quality dental care and tailored treatment plans. They are responsible for performing routine cleanings, extractions, and restorative procedures while educating patients on oral hygiene.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited school. Additionally, state licensure to practice dentistry and a valid CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Dental diagnosisRestorative dentistryCosmetic dentistryPatient educationOral health assessmentLocal anesthesia administrationX-ray imagingStress managementOral cancer screeningTreatment planning

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 28 employers

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<$295k
11
$295k-355k
4
$355k-415k
2
$415k-475k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About DiMichaelangelo Family Dentistry

Medical Practices
Columbus, OH
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Unlimited annual compensation based on personal production
Mentorship opportunity for new graduates
Family friendly practice hours