General Dentist

Lacey Smiles is hiring a full-time Associate Dentist to join a highly rated, well-established practice in the Olympia, WA area. If you're a general dentist with 3–7 years of experience who wants a full schedule, a great team, and the freedom to focus on the dentistry you love, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

You’ll step into an established practice with strong new-patient flow, modern technology, and an experienced support team already in place. Our lead dentist, Dr. John Hodges, is internationally recognized in implant and full-arch dentistry, so complex surgical cases stay in-house.

• Full schedule from day one. Strong new-patient flow and dedicated marketing support keep your chairs full.

• Clinical autonomy with real support. Treat patients the way you know is right. You get the systems, team, and stability to support you, but we never try to control your work.

• A team that has your back. Skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and a welcoming front-desk team keep your day running so you can focus on patient care.

• A modern, fully digital workflow. Intraoral scanners, CBCT 3D imaging, and digital records help you deliver efficient, predictable, high-quality dentistry.

• A schedule that fits your life. Full-time, 4–5 days per week with a predictable, no-weekends schedule.

• Compensation that rewards you. $200,000–$300,000 annual earning potential through a guaranteed daily minimum & a percentage of collections. No lab charges taken from your pay!

• Provide comprehensive general and family dentistry: exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning

• Deliver restorative care, including fillings, crown and bridge, oral surgery, endo, clear aligners

• Offer cosmetic and emergency dental services

• Perform routine extractions and other procedures within your scope

• Collaborate with your team and Dr. Hodges to deliver seamless, high-quality care

• Build lasting patient relationships in a warm, people-focused practice serving local families and the military community

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

• 3–7 years of clinical experience as a general dentist preferred

• Active Washington State dental license, or eligibility to obtain one before your start date

• Confidence across a broad range of general dentistry procedures

• A patient-first, team-oriented mindset and strong communication skills

• Earning potential of $200,000–$300,000/year includes greater of guaranteed daily minimum or a percentage of collections; no lab charges

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Continuing education (CE) allowance

• Malpractice coverage

• Lacey Smiles
  , 8765 Tallon Lane NE, Suite 1, Lacey, WA 98516

• Serving Lacey, Olympia, and the greater South Puget Sound area

• Full-time, 4–5 days per week; no weekends

• Start date:
  
  Anticipated start date in August/September 2026

If you're a skilled general dentist looking for a stable, supportive home with a full schedule and a team that feels like family, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Lacey Smiles, supported by Elevate Dental Partners, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.