Associate Dentist

Beautiful Smiles By Design Dentistry is a collaborative, growth-minded practice located in Chattanooga, Tennessee
. We're a fast-paced office with excellent support staff
, where goals are set, celebrated when met, and bonused when exceeded
.

This practice is in growth mode
, and opportunities for advancement are always available to those willing to excel. This is a great opportunity for a dentist who wants to grow clinically and professionally while working alongside a team that values collaboration, improvement, and genuine care for patients.

Compensation: 33% of adjusted production

Expected Earnings: $250,000–$300,000 annually

Daily Guarantee: $850 to $1,000 per day
, depending on experience,
Guaranteed for the first 3 months for experienced dentists and the first 6 months for recent graduates

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 per year of contract signed (with a clawback clause if the associate leaves within the contract period)

Relocation Assistance: Negotiable

Benefits Include:

• Continuing education reimbursement
• Health insurance with up to 90% of the individual premium covered
• One week of paid time off
• Performance bonuses when goals are exceeded

This is a full-time associate role in a busy, growing practice with meaningful schedule flexibility
.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Fridays are optional
  , and there's flexibility to start later if that suits you better

You’ll practice a broad scope of general dentistry, including:

• Restorative dentistry
• Crown and bridge
• Extractions
• Anterior and premolar root canals
• Removable prosthetics
• Implant restoration
  , with implant placement available if you’re qualified or willing to train
• Over dentures
  , with training provided

Mentorship is a real part of this role. You’ll work directly with the owner doctor
, and you’ll have access to a study club with other doctors across the organization
, giving you a broader network to learn from and grow with.

We’re committed to continuing education and to helping our doctors expand into advanced procedures such as implant placement and over dentures
, with training available for those eager to develop.

Our practice is fully digital and equipped with modern technology, including:

• 3D imaging
• Digital radiography
• CEREC same-day restorations
• Laser dentistry
• Dentrix Ascend cloud-based practice management

The ideal candidate is:

• A licensed general dentist
• Willing to learn and take feedback
• A hard worker with genuine compassion for lower-income patients
• Willing to go above and beyond for their patients
  , with a high focus on great dentistry and no shortcuts
• Committed to improvement through study clubs and continuing education

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Chattanooga, Tennessee offers a scenic urban setting at the edge of the Appalachians, with Lookout Mountain and Rock City minutes away and abundant hiking, climbing, and outdoor recreation year-round. The practice sits close to downtown Chattanooga and Ooltewah
, with a walkable riverfront, strong dining and arts scenes, and no state income tax in Tennessee.
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is nearby, with Atlanta about two hours away and Nashville about two hours in the other direction.

This is a great location for dentists looking for quality of life plus strong earning potential
.