Associate Dentist

smilepartnersrecruitment; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

CE allowance

Catapult access

No tail coverage

Licensing fees paid

Lab fees paid

Job summary

Decatur Family Dentistry in Decatur, Alabama seeks a full-time Associate Dentist to join a doctor-led, private practice with a loyal patient base, modern technology, and a collaborative team committed to clinical excellence. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, and an active Alabama license.

You will perform root canals, clear aligners, extractions, crowns and bridges, emergency dentistry, and comprehensive treatment planning with a high degree

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Active Alabama dental license (or eligibility to obtain).
• 3–5 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first approach.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional, comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive and restorative dentistry.
• Root canal therapy (strong emphasis).
• Clear aligner treatment.
• Simple and surgical extractions.
• Crown and bridge, emergency dentistry.
• Treatment planning and patient education.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-first

Clinical dentistry

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Associate Dentist Opportunity – Decatur, AL

We are excited to partner with Decatur Family Dentistry, a well-established, doctor-led practice in Decatur, Alabama, seeking a Full-Time Associate Dentist to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who enjoys practicing comprehensive dentistry and is confident performing root canals, clear aligner therapy, and extractions. You’ll join a thriving practice with a loyal patient base, advanced technology, and a supportive team committed to clinical excellence.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule:
  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Projected Start Date: August 4, 2026
• Experience Preferred: 3–5 years

Why Join Decatur Family Dentistry?

• Established, doctor-led private practice
• Higher-end PPO and select fee-for-service patient base
• Strong patient flow with an excellent insurance mix
• Modern technology and digital workflow
• Collaborative team environment with experienced clinical support
• Opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry with a high level of clinical autonomy

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a dentist with a strong foundation in comprehensive general dentistry who is comfortable performing:

• Comprehensive and restorative dentistry
• Root canal therapy (strong emphasis)
• Clear aligner treatment
• Simple and surgical extractions
• Crown and bridge
• Emergency dentistry
• Treatment planning and patient education

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active Alabama dental license (or eligibility to obtain)
• 3–5 years of clinical experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first approach
• Commitment to delivering exceptional, comprehensive care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a daily guarantee or percentage of collections, based on your experience and production
• Strong patient demand designed to help you exceed your guarantee quickly
• Comprehensive benefits available within your first 60 days of employment, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance
  • Unlimited access to Catapult, a cloud-based continuing education platform with extensive clinical resources
  • Occurrence-based malpractice insurance (no tail coverage required)
  • Paid professional licensing and dues
  • Paid lab fees

About Smile Jobs

Smile Jobs is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of neighborhood practices and boutique dental groups across Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Alabama, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Ohio.

Smile Jobs partners exclusively with exceptional, doctor-led dental practices that prioritize clinical excellence, patient relationships, and provider success. Our affiliated offices are known for their higher-end PPO and select fee-for-service patient populations, modern technology, established reputations, and collaborative cultures that allow dentists to thrive.