Location: Elizabethton, Tennessee Practice: Established, modern dental practice Schedule: Full-time (8:00am5:00pm), part-time options considered for the right candidate About The Opportunity
Join a thriving, patient-focused dental practice in Elizabethton, TN, as an Associate Dentist. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate dentist to deliver comprehensive oral healthcare in a collaborative and modern environment. This is an opportunity to build lasting patient relationships while practicing in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced dental technology.
With a patient volume of 118 new patients per month, youll have a consistent and rewarding patient base. Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat a wide range of dental conditions using clinical exams, diagnostic imaging, and patient history
Provide preventive, restorative, and minor surgical dental care
Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs and goals
Maintain accurate patient records using Open Dental practice management software
Ensure adherence to safety protocols, sterilization standards, and infection control guidelines
Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment options
Collaborate with team members, including hygienists and specialists, to optimize patient outcomes
Participate in continuing education to stay current on dental techniques and advancements
Qualifications
DDS or DMD from an accredited dental program
Active Tennessee state dental license
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience or completion of residency (new grads considered if exceptional)
Strong competency in restorative dentistry, periodontal therapy, endodontics, and basic oral surgery
Excellent communication and patient management skills
Commitment to high-quality, detail-oriented care
Compensation & Benefits
Associate production-based compensation: 35% of adjusted production (range 3040% based on experience/performance)
Average first-year dentist: $200,000
Average second-year dentist: $250,000
Year three and beyond: $350,000+ (average full-time salary at Martin Dentistry: $375,000)
Sign-on bonus: Up to $25,000
Health insurance: Company-sponsored, up to $500/month premium contribution
Vision insurance: Fully paid by company
Continuing education stipend: $6,000/year (many CE opportunities at no cost)
401k plan: 4% company match after one year
Malpractice insurance: Paid by company
Vacation: 4 weeks unpaid
Potential for higher compensation for specialists in endodontics or oral surgery
Practice & Culture Highlights
Established, growing practice with 16 modern chairs, 2 CBCT machines, iTero digital scanners, Bostech 3D/Pano, and other advanced equipment
No in-house crowns or generic brands focus on quality materials and care
Collaborative, supportive, non-competitive team environment
6 hygienists working daily
Daily morning huddle at 7:45am
Strong emphasis on work-life balance
Active in the community: charity events, Christmas programs, golf tournaments, high school sponsorships
Ideal Candidate
Experienced general dentist with strong clinical skills
Interest in endodontics, oral surgery, or Super GP responsibilities a plus
Values teamwork, patient-centered care, and long-term growth
Seeking a collaborative environment with professional development opportunities
Join our team and grow your career in a supportive, modern, and community-focused practice.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Elizabethton, TN
Skills
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Dental Technologyunmatched
Dentistryunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Long-Term Careunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Medical Imagingunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Oral Surgeryunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Historyunmatched
Periodonticsunmatched
Practice Management Softwareunmatched
Preventive Medicineunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Secondary Schoolunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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