Associate General Dentist

Star Dental Partners; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Continuing Education program

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time

Job summary

Jordan Family Dentistry in Lufkin, TX is seeking a Full‑Time General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join a multi‑doctor practice with a long history and loyal patient base. The role offers full clinical autonomy, opportunities to perform advanced procedures, and a path to leadership within a private‑practice culture.

You will work with experienced providers, gradually assuming an established panel of patients while enjoying a supportive team, strong patient relationships, and a focus on quality, ethical

Qualifications

• Must have DDS/DMD degree from a U.S. accredited program.
• Must hold an active Texas dental license.
• Must have Federal DEA certification and applicable certifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat oral health conditions
• Provide comprehensive general dentistry with full autonomy, including the option to perform advanced procedures.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Lead and collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safety protocols

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Patient relationships

Leadership

Education

DDS/DMD degree from U.S. accredited program

Active Texas dental license

Federal DEA certification

Job description

Full‑Time General Dentist (DDS/DMD) | Jordan Family Dentistry | Lufkin, TX

Opportunity

Full‑Time Employee status with robust benefits package

Location

Jordan Family Dentistry, 1405 South John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904

Schedule

Monday - Thursday: 8:10 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Website

www.jordanfamilydental.com

Jordan Family Dentistry is seeking a Full‑Time General Dentist to join our well‑established, multi‑doctor practice in Lufkin, Texas. This is a rare opportunity to step into a third‑generation dental practice with deep roots in the community, a loyal patient base, and a strong reputation for comprehensive, patient‑centered care.

As part of a planned transition, you will work alongside experienced providers while gradually assuming care for an established panel of patients—positioning you for long‑term success in a thriving practice.

Practice Highlights

• 2,800+ active patients; 35+ new patients/month
• Multi‑dentist practice with transition of patients as senior doctor reduces days
• 9 operatories; 2 dedicated ops to start with room to expand
• Technology‑forward office with digital workflows and CEREC same‑day crowns

Supported by Star Dental Partners – Our Practice Culture & Clinical Philosophy

We are grounded in a private‑practice mindset, even with the added support of a larger organization behind the scenes. Day‑to‑day dentistry is shaped locally—by the doctors and teams who care for the patients—not by distant decision‑makers or rigid mandates.

What This Means For Our Dentists

• Clinical judgment comes first — Dentists maintain full authority over diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Patient relationships matter — We value continuity, trust, and long‑term care over volume. Dentistry here is relationship‑driven, not transaction‑based.
• Support without interference — Administrative and operational support exists to reduce burden, not to control clinical decisions or day‑to‑day practice flow.
• Respectful, stable office environment — Teams are collaborative, experienced, and treated with professionalism. Dentists are viewed as leaders within the office.
• Reasonable expectations and pacing — Schedules are designed to support quality care, not rushed dentistry or burnout.
• Transparency and fairness — Expectations, scheduling, and compensation are communicated clearly and consistently, without moving targets.
• Collaboration is optional, not imposed — Clinical input and mentorship are available when helpful, while independence is respected at every career stage.

While additional infrastructure exists to support the practice operationally, the culture, patient care, and clinical approach remain rooted in traditional private practice values. Dentists who appreciate autonomy, ethical care, and a respectful work environment tend to do well—and stay—here.

Employee Benefits

• Industry leading compensation with a clear, transparent pay structure
• Initial guarantee
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Company Sponsored Continuing Education (CE) program
• Professional spending allowance
• Vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional coverage: pet insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity plans, and ... more

• Diagnose and treat oral health conditions
• Provide comprehensive general dentistry with full autonomy, including the option to perform advanced procedures.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Lead and collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safety protocols
• DDS/DMD degree from U.S. accredited program
• Active Texas dental license
• Active Federal DEA and applicable certifications
• Experienced and newly graduating dentist are encouraged to apply
• No Visa sponsorship available for this opportunity