Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Incentive – $60,000

Minimum Monthly Guarantee For 1 Year – $20,000

Relocation Stipend Available

Unlimited access to free continuing education

Generous benefits package including paid time off, health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Aspen Dental is looking for a Lead Dentist, Managing Clinical Director, to join our team in Columbus, Mississippi. This role provides a competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package including signing incentives, relocation stipends, and a focus on professional development.

You will lead a patient-centric team while maintaining the highest standards of care and ethics. Opportunities for further training and practice ownership are available. Join a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.

Responsibilities

• Lead a patient-centric team that respects clinical judgment.
• Conduct comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnose dental conditions.
• Provide high-quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency.

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited school

Job description

Job Summary

This opening is a lead dentist role, Managing Clinical Director. At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st, offering the financial security and job stability that comes with working with a world‑class Dental Service Organization (DSO). Our best‑in‑class learning and development training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your dental career. Let us handle your business and administrative tasks so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional patient care.

Job Details

Job Type: Full‑time

Salary: $200,000 – $300,000

Location - Specific Offers: (LGP MCD ONLY)

Compensation & Benefits

• Signing Incentive – $60,000


• Minimum Monthly Guarantee For 1 Year – $20,000


• Relocation Stipend Available


• Strong Profit‑Sharing Compensation


• Sponsored Extraction Academy


• Sponsored Surgical Implant Training

• An income potential that’s twice as high as the average private practice*


• Full‑time and flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and career goals**


• The opportunity to own your practice through the Practice Ownership Program


• Unlimited access to free continuing education (live and online) to keep your skills and knowledge up to date


• A cutting‑edge surgical training center to expand your scope of practice


• A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation


• A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan


• Back‑end support to allow more time for patients: finance, IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center, learning and development, plus so much more

Source: ADA Health Policy Institute 2017 Survey of Dental Practice.

Success Factors

• Leading a patient‑centric team that respects your clinical judgment and leadership


• Assuming excellent quality of care for all patients while adhering to the highest standards of dental practice ethics and professionalism


• Conducting comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnosing dental conditions


• Offering treatment planning options and discussing them with patients


• Providing high‑quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency


• Maintaining an awareness of the budget and working in conjunction with the Operations team to attain financial objectives


• Mentoring and coaching new dentists and an entire team of dental professionals


• Keeping abreast of new developments in dentistry through continued education and professional development


• Networking with professional groups, dental associations, and dental societies to represent Aspen Dental‑branded practices in the greater community

Qualifications

• Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school

Aspen Dental‑branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non‑clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG‑The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Reference: R2026‑006723