Associate Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

Health Centered Dentistry is a leading holistic healthcare facility with a patient centric approach. The Associate Dentist role is an exceptional opportunity for experienced dental professionals to deliver high-quality care, grow their careers, and receive mentorship. With advanced technology, a holistic approach, and a collaborative environment, this role supports clinicians committed to excellent patient outcomes and clinical growth.

About Health Centered Dentistry 

As a fluoride-free and amalgam-free practice, we are committed to minimizing unnecessary

toxins in dental care while utilizing biocompatible, holistic approaches whenever appropriate.

Our philosophy attracts patients from across the United States who are seeking a more

comprehensive, whole-body approach to dentistry.

We proudly care for patients of every age—from infants and children to adults—and have built a

loyal patient base that values personalized care, education, and long-term health.

If you are looking for an opportunity to practice dentistry in an environment that values clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and a patient-centered philosophy, Health Centered Dentistry offers a unique and rewarding place to build your career.

About the Role

As an Associate Dentist at Health Centered Dentistry you will:

• Provide high-quality comprehensive dental care, prioritizing patient comfort and outcomes.
• Collaborate with our highly skilled hygiene team to deliver exceptional patient care, educate patients, promote preventive oral health, and incorporate evidence-informed holistic approaches to periodontal care.
• Build patient relationships, conduct thorough exams, cultivate and communicate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with in-house specialists to deliver the best patient outcomes possible.
• Use advanced technology, including: full view CBCT, iTero 3D intra-oral scanner, and intraoral cameras in every operatory.
• Partner with the Owner Dentist to provide consistent, high-quality patient care while learning the clinical philosophy and systems that have built the practice’s exceptional reputation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years Holistic Associate Dentist experience required.
• DDS/DMD degree.
• Proficiency in restorative dentistry, using composite. Health Centered Dentistry is an amalgam-free practice.
• Proficiency in restorative dentistry, including diagnosis and treatment planning, and the ability to perform procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, and other restorative treatments with a high standard of clinical care and attention to detail, using composite.
• Ability to perform root canal therapy and/or dental extractions as clinically indicated, with sound judgment in case selection and a commitment to patient safety and comfort.
• Experience working in a multi-doctor clinic. The ability to consider differing opinions on treatment then collaborate to provide the best possible patient outcome. 
• Experience or willingness to work with a range of restorative materials, including zirconia and e.max, and adapt to new materials and techniques as they are introduced in the practice.
• Experience or willingness to utilize Fluoride Free dental practices, except occasional use of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF).
• Experience or willingness to work with Ozone for restorative treatment. 
• Experience or willingness to learn how to safely remove amalgam. 
• Experience or willingness to work without numbing according to patient preference. 

Ideal Qualifications

• Experience with airway-focused dentistry and sleep appliance therapy.
• Familiarity with orthodontic treatment planning and case management.
• Knowledge of myofunctional therapy (MFT) or related training.
• Experience restoring implant-supported crowns.
• Proficiency with partial and complete dentures.
• Familiarity with soft tissue lasers (e.g., for gingivectomies and related procedures).
• Experience using cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging for diagnostics and treatment planning.

You would be a great fit for this role if you are:

• Calm, possessing a composed demeanor, creating a reassuring experience for patients and a steady presence within the team.
• Committed to lifelong learning, with a curiosity for new techniques, technologies, and approaches to patient care.
• Willing to share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented learning environment.
• A strong communicator, with the ability to clearly and effectively engage with both patients and team members.
• Open-minded and enthusiastic about holistic and patient-centered philosophies of care.
• Humble with a growth mindset, recognizing there is always more to learn and continually striving to improve.

Why Work at Health Centered Dentistry?

• Opportunity to work alongside a knowledgeable team with a strong foundation in holistic health, dedicated to educating patients and empowering them to make informed decisions about their care and overall well-being.
• Join a forward-thinking, patient-centered practice that prioritizes high-quality care, continuous learning, and a collaborative team environment where providers are supported in both clinical growth and professional development.
• This role offers a potential future pathway to partial ownership for the right candidate.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive earnings: 31% of adjusted production.
• 401(k) with company contributions and malpractice insurance.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to advance your career, deliver exceptional patient care, and join a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

Please submit a portfolio of de-identified pre- and post-operative case examples for review with your application. Portfolios can be submitted to 

Health Centered Dentistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.