Associate General Dentist - Ownership Opportunity

Florida Dental Association; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership potential

Private practice

Job summary

Santa Fe Family Dental in Gainesville, FL is seeking an experienced Associate General Dentist with an ownership pathway. This privately owned three-doctor practice offers a thriving environment, clinical autonomy, and a pathway to partnership within 2–3 years for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of general dentistry experience, is skilled in implants, endodontics, extractions, and treatment planning, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active Florida dental license or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Interest in long-term professional growth and potential ownership.
• Experience with implants and endodontics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry to an established patient base.
• Collaborate with private-practice team to maintain high standards of care.
• Work toward ownership pathway within 2–3 years.

Skills

General dentistry

Implant placement and restoration

Endodontic procedures

Extractions (routine and surgical)

Communication and patient relationship

Treatment planning and case presenting

Work ethic and quality dentistry

Education

DDS or DMD from accredited dental school

Job description

Associate General Dentist – Ownership Opportunity

Santa Fe Family Dental | Gainesville, Florida

Excellent Earning Potential | Established Private Practice | Pathway to Ownership

Santa Fe Family Dental is seeking an experienced, motivated Associate General Dentist to join our thriving, state of the art, privately owned general dental practice in the Gainesville, Florida area.

Our established, three-doctor practice is experiencing excellent growth and offers an outstanding opportunity for a clinically confident dentist looking for a long-term professional home.

This is more than an associate position — it is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with the potential for practice ownership within 2–3 years.

What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional

• Excellent earning potential: $250,000 plus established potential.

• Ownership opportunity: Potential pathway to partnership or ownership within 2–3 years for the right candidate.

• Established patient base: Join a busy, growing practice with strong patient demand.

• Clinical autonomy: Practice comprehensive dentistry in a supportive private-practice environment.

• Professional growth: Opportunity to expand your clinical skills while building lasting relationships with patients and colleagues.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience preferred
• Proficient in comprehensive general dentistry
• Experience with implant placement and restoration
• Comfortable performing endodontic procedures
• Skilled in routine and surgical extractions
• Excellent communication and patient relationship skills
• Skilled at treatment planning and case presentation
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality dentistry

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active Florida dental license or eligibility for licensure
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Interest in long-term professional growth and potential ownership