Associate Dentist Direct Mentorship & Partnership Path

Springer Dental Care is a growing, multi-location private practice in the Elkhart/South Bend region dedicated to clinical excellence, integrity, and leadership development. With a supportive team culture and a practice owner deeply committed to mentorship, we provide a uniquely growth-focused environment where dentists build confidence, expand their skill set, and develop long-term careers. Our team values humility, initiative, loyalty, emotional maturity, and a desire to go the extra mile for patients and colleagues
.

• Expected Annual Earnings: $250,000–$300,000+

• Base Salary: $150,000 guaranteed for contract period

• Compensation Structure: Tiered % of collections

  • Up to $40,000:
    30%

  • $40,000.01–$50,000:
    32.5%

  • Above $50,000:
    35%

• CE Allowance: Up to $3,000 (matched for CE)

• Professional Liability Insurance: Covered by the practice

• PTO: 8 days after 1 year of employment

• Schedule:
  Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (190 working days per year)

Join a rapidly expanding private practice with six existing locations and more planned
. This is an exceptional role for a dentist who wants:

• Direct mentorship in all aspects of dentistry
  , including endodontics, surgery, grafting, and implant placement

• A practice owner who mentors both the clinical and business sides of dentistry

• Monthly CPA-led business review meetings to understand practice performance

• A clear long-term career vision
  , with the ability to grow into your own principal office

• A true 50:50 partnership opportunity as new locations open

• Opportunities to sharpen your clinical speed, confidence, and leadership abilities

• A culture that rewards discipline, enthusiasm, resiliency, accountability, and always learning

Clinical Scope: Bread-and-butter dentistry including crown and bridge and removable prosthodontics, with pathways to learn advanced procedures depending on your goals.

Ideal Candidate:
You are coachable, hardworking, emotionally mature, and committed to continuous improvement. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships, take initiative, and are excited to grow with a team that values integrity and excellence. Some prior experience is preferred, but passion for learning is essential.

Elkhart offers the best of Midwestern living with low cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and excellent schools
—an ideal place for individuals and families alike.

• 20 minutes to South Bend

• 2 hours to both Chicago and Indianapolis

• Affordable housing, great school systems, and a family-friendly environment

• Access to parks, lakes, dining, and weekend recreation

• A stable, growing region with strong community roots & economic development