ASSOCIATE DENTIST

Tennessee Dental Association; Murfreesboro (TN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four‑day workweek

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education

Spear Study Club

Mentorship

Path to partnership

Ownership potential

Job summary

Kimberly Dryden Pitts, DDS, PC in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, seeks an Associate Dentist to provide exceptional patient care, grow clinically, and pursue a future partnership and ownership path.

The position offers a four‑day workweek with three‑day weekends and strong earning potential ($130K–$280K+ annually) based on production and growth within an established private practice.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Current Tennessee dental license or eligibility for Tennessee licensure.
• Ability to provide comprehensive general dentistry.
• Commitment to ethical, high‑quality patient care.

Skills

DDS or DMD

Tennessee license

General dentistry

Ethical patient care

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Associate Dentist - $130K - $280K+ Earning Potential

Private Practice | Path to Partnership & Ownership | Murfreesboro, TN

Build More Than a Career - Build Your Future

Are you looking for more than just another associate dentist position?

Kimberly Dryden Pitts, DDS, PC is an established private dental practice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, seeking an Associate Dentist who wants to provide exceptional patient care, grow clinically, and potentially become a long‑term partner and future practice owner.

For the right dentist, this is a unique opportunity to join an established practice with an experienced team, existing patient base, continued new‑patient growth, mentorship, and a straightforward path from associate to partner to potential owner.

Compensation & Growth Potential

$130,000–$280,000+ annual earning potential, based on individual production and practice collections.

Our compensation structure rewards growth and productivity, providing strong earning potential for a motivated dentist who wants the opportunity to grow within an established private practice.

Schedule & Professional Development

• Four-day workweek with consistent three-day weekends
• 401(k) retirement plan available
• Investment incontinuing education and professional development
• Opportunity for advanced continuing education, including programs such asSpear Study Club
• Mentorship and clinical support
• Long‑term professional and financial growth opportunity
• Path to partnership and potential practice ownership

Why You’ll Love Our Private Practice

This is an opportunity to become part of an established, relationship-focused private practice - not simply fill a schedule.

• Real opportunity for future partnership and practice ownership
• Established private practice with an existing patient base
• Continued new‑patient growth
• Experienced and supportive clinical and administrative team
• Modern dental technology and efficient workflows
• Mentorship from an experienced private‑practice dentist
• Comprehensive general dentistry
• Opportunity to expand your clinical skills and areas of interest
• Opportunity to build your own patient relationships within an established practice
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Long‑term opportunity to play a meaningful role in the future of the practice
• Independent private‑practice environment

Work Near Nashville - Without Living in Nashville

Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, our practice offers the opportunity to live and work in a growing community with convenient access to everything the Nashville area has to offer.

Enjoy:

• Approximately 30 minutes from Nashville
• No Tennessee individual state income tax on wages
• Growing community with an affordable cost of living compared with many major metropolitan areas
• World‑class live music, dining, sports, and entertainment nearby
• Easy access to Nashville International Airport
• Hiking, boating, lakes, and outdoor recreation
• Convenient access to the Great Smoky Mountains and other weekend destination

Learn, Grow & Be Mentored

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongsideKimberly Dryden Pitts, DDS, MAGD, an experienced private‑practice dentist committed to comprehensive patient care, continued education, and clinical growth.

Dr. Pitts has built an established practice and values investing in the professional development of her team. She provides mentorship while also encouraging associates to develop their own clinical style, expand their skills, and build strong relationships with their patients.

Continuing education is supported and encouraged, including opportunities such as Spear Study Club and other professional development based on the associate's goals.

For a dentist interested in eventual ownership, this also provides the opportunity to learn not only the clinical side of dentistry, but the day‑to‑day operations and business of an established private practice while working toward a potential partnership and ownership transition.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a dentist who values quality dentistry, patient relationships, teamwork, continued learning, and the future of private practice.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Current Tennessee dental license or eligibility for Tennessee licensure
• Ability to provide comprehensive general dentistry
• Commitment to ethical, high‑quality patient care

Preferred - But Not Required

• General dentistry experience
• Interest in expanding clinical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in continuing education and professional growth
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in learning the business side of dentistry
• Interest in future partnership and/or practice ownership

Newer graduates are encouraged to apply. Mentorship is available.

An Opportunity to Build Something of Your Own

We aren’t simply looking for someone to fill a schedule.

We are looking for a dentist who wants to become part of an established private practice, develop meaningful relationships with patients and our team, grow clinically and financially and potentially step into partnership and eventual ownership.

For a dentist who dreams of practice ownership but would rather transition into an established practice than start from scratch, this is an opportunity to build toward that future with an experienced team already in place.

If you’re looking for a private practice where you can grow, be supported, and potentially build something of your own, we’d love to hear from you.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Current Tennessee dental license or eligibility for Tennessee licensure
• Ability to provide comprehensive general dentistry
• Commitment to ethical, high‑quality patient care

Preferred - But Not Required

• General dentistry experience
• Interest in expanding clinical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in continuing education and professional growth
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in learning the business side of dentistry
• Interest in future partnership and/or practice ownership