Associate Orthodontist

Five Point Dental Specialists; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Continuing Education allowance

Mentorship and onboarding

Job summary

Five Point Dental Specialists is seeking a Full-Time Associate Orthodontist to join our established North Dallas, Plano and Wylie practice footprint in Irving, TX. The role focuses on comprehensive orthodontic care across patient cohorts with strong clinical autonomy and team support.

You'll diagnose, plan, and manage cases from initial consult through retention, utilizing fixed appliances and clear aligners while collaborating with experienced teams to ensure excellent outcomes.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Successful completion of an accredited Orthodontic residency program.
• Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malocclusions and plan individualized treatment.
• Provide comprehensive orthodontic care with fixed appliances and clear aligners.
• Manage adolescent and adult orthodontic treatment from consultation to retention.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary cases with other dental specialists as needed.
• Educate patients and families on treatment options, progress, and oral hygiene.

Skills

Orthodontic diagnosis

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

DDS or DMD

Orthodontic residency

Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FPDS Corporate - Irving, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 50%, Job Shift: Day, Associate Orthodontist - Full-Time

Five Point Dental Specialists | North Dallas, Plano & Wylie, TX

Five Point Dental Specialists (FPDS) is seeking a Full-Time Associate Orthodontist to join our established practices serving North Dallas, Plano, and Wylie, Texas.

We’re seeking a patient-focused doctor with a partnership mindset who values thoughtful treatment planning, excellent clinical outcomes, and lasting relationships with patients and families.

You’ll work alongside experienced orthodontic teams with an established patient base and the support and resources to focus on providing exceptional orthodontic care.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose malocclusions and evaluate dental, facial, and skeletal development to create individualized treatment plans
• Provide comprehensive orthodontic care using fixed appliances, clear aligners, and other appropriate treatment modalities
• Manage early/interceptive, adolescent, and adult orthodontic treatment
• Manage cases from initial consultation through active treatment, finishing, debonding, and retention
• Monitor patient progress and make clinical adjustments to achieve optimal treatment outcomes
• Review radiographs, digital scans, photographs, and other diagnostic records to guide treatment decisions
• Coordinate interdisciplinary cases with other dental specialists when appropriate
• Educate patients and families on treatment recommendations, progress, oral hygiene, and retention
• Collaborate with clinical team members to provide an efficient, comfortable, and positive patient experience
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and high standards for quality and patient safety
• Stay current with advancements in orthodontic techniques, technology, and treatment

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Successful completion of an accredited Orthodontic residency program
• Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Active Texas dental license or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Strong foundation in orthodontic diagnosis, biomechanics, treatment planning, and case management
• Experience with fixed appliances and clear aligner therapy
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient care

Experienced orthodontists and orthodontic residents completing their specialty training are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Bonus opportunity
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• Senior doctor mentorship and structured onboarding
• Experienced orthodontic clinical and administrative teams
• Established and steady patient base
• Clinical autonomy with organizational support
• Discounted orthodontic care for you and your family
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

If you’re looking for an opportunity to practice comprehensive orthodontics, maintain clinical autonomy, and build your future with an established organization and a strong support system, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Five Point Dental Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.