Associate Dentist
Partnership Track in Washington State
Position Highlights:
- Private, relationship-focused general dentistry practice
- Patient caseload of up to 10-25 patients/day (includes approx 14 hygiene exams/day)
- Flexible 4-day schedule options: Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri
- Initial onboarding with mentorship support
- Mature, low-turnover, highly efficient team
- Family- and community-oriented culture
- Focus on patient relationships rather than volume
- No typical on-call duties: Rare after-hours emergencies only
- Mentorship and collaborative environment
- Strong systems and written protocols, Opportunity for camaraderie and long-term succession planning
- Partnership / Leadership / Professional Growth Opportunities: Minimum 1-year associateship before partnership
- Ownership opportunity negotiable (50/50 model)
- Ideal for candidates interested in long-term growth and eventual full practice ownership
- Clinical Scope & Patient Mix: Bread-and-butter general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, sealants, crowns & bridges
- Implant dentistry: 4 implants/month (not high-volume with mentorship from experienced provider since 2013)
- Advanced services: Cerec same-day crowns, Invisalign/SureSmile, endodontics
- Patient mix: primarily teens & adults; 5-10% pediatrics; complex pediatric/behavioral cases referred out
- 6 operatories (2 dedicated hygiene, 2-3 for associate)
- Fully digital & cloud-based practice management system
- Advanced technology: CBCT, Cerec Primescan, iTero scanner, soft tissue laser, planned 3D printing
- Spacious office with private doctor offices and large staff break room
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive annual earnings: $180K-$250K+
- Guarantee base + production model: Base of $800/day for months 1-2 after start.
- Base increases to $1000/day for months 3-4 and increases to $1200/day for months 5-6.
- After 6 months compensation is structured solely on net monthly production.
- Production: 32% of net monthly production (gross minus 10% adjustment)
- Sign-On: $5,000 ($2,500 start, $2,500 at 6 months)
- Relocation assistance included
- Student loan repayment: up to $1,000/month (production-based)
- CE allowance: $3,000 annually
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance
- Retirement plan: 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
Qualifications:
- Degree: DDS / DMD
- Licensure: Eligible for state dental licensure
- Open to new grads or experienced dentists
- Comfortable with rural practice and autonomy
- Relationship-driven clinician, focused on long-term patient care
About the Community
- Outdoor recreation: hiking, mountaineering, skiing, fishing, hunting
- Rural, small-town setting with quiet roads and minimal traffic
- Family-friendly: strong schools, youth sports, local cultural activities
- Nearby larger towns for shopping, entertainment, and conveniences
Job Reference #: DENT 26237
