Associate General Dentist Implant Experience Preferred

Part-Time Associate Dentist (DDS/DMD) | Implant Opportunity | Trundle Dental | Chattanooga, TN

Trundle Dental is seeking an experienced and patient-focused General Dentist (DDS/DMD) with implant placement experience to join our highly respected practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This unique opportunity is ideal for a dentist seeking a flexible Friday-only schedule (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM), supplemental income, and the ability to provide comprehensive care in a thriving, relationship-driven environment.

With a remarkable 95% treatment acceptance rate and a loyal, established patient base, this role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive dentistry, place implants, and practice with clinical autonomy in one of Chattanooga's most trusted dental practices. Supported by modern technology, an experienced team, and strong patient demand for restorative and implant services, this position is perfect for a dentist who values quality care, flexibility, and long-term patient relationships.

Trundle Dental supported by Star Dental Partners - Our Practice Culture & Clinical Philosophy

We are grounded in a private-practice mindset, even with the added support of a larger organization behind the scenes. Day-to-day dentistry is shaped locally—by the doctors and teams who care for the patients—not by distant decision-makers or rigid mandates.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive, transparent compensation structure
• Initial income guarantee
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Clinical Mentorship
• Company-sponsored Continuing Education (CE) program
• Professional spending allowance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat oral health conditions
• Provide comprehensive general dentistry with full autonomy, including the option to perform advanced procedures.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Lead and collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safety protocols

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Active Tennessee dental license (or ability to obtain)
• Strong clinical skills and sound judgment
• Excellent chairside manner and communication skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care
• 3-5+ years experience in a general dentistry
• Comfortable placing implants
• Ability to work independently in a steady-paced environment

Practice Description

Trundle Dental provides comprehensive dental services under one roof, emphasizing preventive care, long-term oral health, and patient comfort. The team takes a proactive, relationship-driven approach and strives to treat every patient with the same care and attention as family.

• Established, community-trusted dental practice
• Loyal patient base with steady demand
• 2-3 dedicated operatories
• Modern technology including:
  Intraoral Cameras, Digital X-Rays, Panoramic X-Ray, CBCT, Lasers Cerec CAD/CAM, In-Office Crown Milling
• Collaborative, experienced, and welcoming team to include front desk, 1-2 DA's and 1-2 RDHs

This opportunity is ideal for a general dentist (DDS/DMD) seeking the best of both worlds: the flexibility of a part-time schedule and the clinical fulfillment of practicing comprehensive dentistry. Enjoy autonomy, advanced technology, implant opportunities, and a loyal patient base that values treatment recommendations, all within one of Chattanooga's most respected practice settings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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