Associate Orthodontist

Five Point Dental Specialists; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and Malprac e

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Continuing education allowance

Structured onboarding

Discounted orthodontic care

Job summary

Five Point Dental Specialists in North Dallas, Plano & Wylie, TX seeks an experienced Associate Orthodontist for a full-time role. You will provide comprehensive orthodontic care for children, adolescents, and adults, using fixed appliances and clear aligners, while maintaining high standards of patient safety and documentation.

You will independently manage cases from diagnosis through retention, mentor the clinical team, and collaborate with referring providers to ensure exceptional outcomes

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program with a certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
• Active Texas dental license or ability to obtain licensure before starting.
• Extensive independent practice experience as an orthodontist after specialty training.
• Strong proficiency with fixed appliances and clear aligner therapy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthodontic care for children, adolescents, and adults using fixed appliances, clear aligners, and other modalities.
• Independently manage cases from diagnosis and treatment planning to finishing and retention.
• Evaluate records, monitor progress, and adjust treatment for optimal outcomes.
• Communicate treatment plans, progress, and expectations clearly to patients and families.
• Lead and mentor clinical team members to ensure consistent care and a positive patient experience.
• Collaborate with referring providers and dental specialists on interdisciplinary cases.

Skills

Orthodontic leadership

Team mentoring

Clear aligner therapy

Fixed appliances

Education

DDS or DMD

Orthodontic residency

Orthodontics certificate (Dentofacial Orthopedics)

Job description

Associate Orthodontist – Full-TimeFive Point Dental Specialists | North Dallas, Plano & Wylie, TXFive Point Dental Specialists (FPDS) is seeking an experienced, full-time Associate Orthodontist to join our established practices serving North Dallas, Plano, and Wylie, Texas.We’re looking for a skilled, patient-focused doctor who can confidently manage comprehensive orthodontic treatment, build lasting relationships with patients and families, and provide clinical leadership to an experienced team.This is an opportunity to establish a long-term professional home with clinical autonomy, an established patient base, and operational support that allows you to focus on exceptional care. For the right doctor, future partnership or ownership discussions may be considered as the relationship develops.What You’ll DoProvide comprehensive orthodontic care for children, adolescents, and adults using fixed appliances, clear aligners, and other appropriate treatment modalitiesIndependently manage cases from diagnosis and treatment planning through active treatment, finishing, and retentionEvaluate diagnostic records, monitor patient progress, and make adjustments to support excellent clinical outcomesClearly communicate treatment recommendations, progress, and expectations to patients and familiesLead and mentor clinical team members to support consistent care and an efficient, positive patient experienceCollaborate with referring providers and dental specialists on interdisciplinary casesMaintain accurate clinical documentation and high standards for patient safety and qualityQualificationsDDS or DMD from an accredited dental schoolCompletion of an accredited orthodontic residency program and a certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsActive Texas dental license or ability to obtain licensure before startingExtensive experience practicing independently as an orthodontist following specialty trainingDemonstrated success managing comprehensive and complex orthodontic casesStrong proficiency with fixed appliances and clear aligner therapyStrong clinical judgment, communication, and team leadership skillsCommitment to a full-time position and a long-term relationship with the practicesWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation based on experience and qualificationsBonus opportunityHealth, dental, vision, and malpractice insurancePaid time off (PTO)401(k)Continuing education allowanceStructured onboarding and collaboration with experienced doctorsExperienced clinical and administrative teamsAn established patient baseClinical autonomy with organizational and operational supportDiscounted orthodontic care for you and your familyIf you’re an experienced orthodontist seeking a full-time opportunity where you can deliver outstanding care, lead a strong team, and build lasting professional relationships, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.Apply today to start the conversation.Equal Employment OpportunityFive Point Dental Specialists is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.