Orthodontist Associate

Associate Orthodontist – Premium 4-Day Schedule with Direct Mentorship

Location: Mountain View, CA
Job Type: Full-Time / High-Part-Time (4 Days/Week)

About Our Practice:

We are a highly respected, established, female-led boutique private orthodontic practice in the heart of Mountain View. Our practice is built on a culture of warmth, exceptional patient communication, and deep collaboration between our doctor and a highly experienced clinical team. We prioritize quality of care over corporate volume, offering our patients an intentional, calm, and nurturing environment.

We are seeking a talented Associate Orthodontist to join our team for 4 days per week. We are intentionally looking for a 4-day schedule to allow for significant overlap, ensuring seamless alignment with our practice philosophy, stellar patient care, and collaborative team culture. Whether you are an experienced specialist or a high-caliber recent residency graduate looking for excellent clinical mentorship and long-term stability, we welcome your application.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance & Efficiency: Enjoy a focused, efficient 7.5-hour clinical day (no exhausting 9 or 10-hour corporate shifts).
• Direct Mentorship & Collaboration: Work side-by-side with the owner-doctor to master high-quality private practice operations.
• Boutique Pace of Care: Practice real dentistry with clinical autonomy in a calm environment alongside an exceptional assistant team.
• Highly Competitive W-2 Compensation: Premium daily guarantee of $1,200 to $1,300 per day (equivalent to $160 – $173+/hour), commensurate with experience and clinical calibration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning for children, teens, and adults.
• Deliver empathetic, clear communication to parents and patients to maintain our practice's stellar local reputation.
• Collaborate closely with our established clinical assistants to keep the daily schedule running smoothly.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and humble leadership style on the clinic floor.

Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Certificate in Orthodontics from an accredited residency program.
• Active, valid California Dental License in good standing.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Requirements:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Certificate in Orthodontics from an accredited residency program.
• Active, valid California Dental License in good standing.
• Availability to work a stable 4-day-per-week schedule.
• Exceptional communication skills with a warm, empathetic bedside manner for children and families.
• Collaborative, humble leadership style to work smoothly with an established assistant team.
• Ability to maintain efficiency and organization across a multi-bay schedule during a 7.5-hour clinical day.
• Willingness to calibrate and align with the owner-doctor's treatment philosophies and protocols.