Dentist – Endo Focus

Gentle Dental Careers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

CE Allowance

License & DEA Reimbursement after two 

Malpractice Insurance

Additional CE Opportunities

Job summary

Gentle Dental in Tucson, AZ is seeking a General Dentist who is passionate about endodontic care and wants to devote the majority of their practice to root canal therapy within a collaborative multi-specialty group.

You’ll benefit from an established patient base, internal referrals, modern endodontic technology, and comprehensive clinical and operational support to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining professional autonomy.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school (required)
• Active Arizona dental license (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
• Current DEA registration, CPR certification, and NPI
• Demonstrated experience and confidence performing endodontic procedures
• Commitment to evidence-based dentistry and exceptional patient care
• Excellent communication and treatment planning skills
• Interest in building an endodontic-focused practice

Responsibilities

• Provide root canal therapy on anterior teeth, premolars and molars
• Perform endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
• Manage emergencies and endodontic pain
• Collaborate with specialists for complex retreatments or surgeries
• Maintain high standards of patient care with clinical autonomy

Skills

Endodontic procedures

Patient communication

Treatment planning

Evidence-based dentistry

Clinical autonomy

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Job description

Practice Endodontics. Save Teeth. Build an Exceptional Career.

At Gentle Dental, we're seeking a Full or Part-Time General Dentist who has a passion for endodontic treatment and wants to dedicate the majority of their practice to root canal therapy and related endodontic procedures within the scope of general dentistry in Arizona.

Whether you've developed advanced endodontic skills through continuing education or simply enjoy performing root canals, this is a unique opportunity to focus your practice on the procedures you love while benefiting from the support, technology, and patient base of an established multi-specialty organization.

You’ll work alongside General Dentists and Specialists in a collaborative environment, receiving a consistent flow of internal referrals while maintaining the clinical autonomy to provide exceptional patient care.

Office Location

• Gentle Dental Tri Pointe, 6373 East Tanque Verde Road, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85715

Why Join Gentle Dental?

Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services that improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve.

We combine the advantages of group practice with clinical autonomy, allowing our doctors to focus on patient care while we provide the operational support, technology, and resources needed to succeed.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Endodontic-focused schedule with strong internal referral volume
• Flexibility to customize your schedule
• Established patient base with immediate production opportunities
• Clinical autonomy within the scope of general dentistry
• Collaborative, multi-specialty practice environment
• Modern technology supporting endodontic diagnosis and treatment
• Experienced clinical and operational support teams
• Opportunities for continuing education and advanced clinical development

Scope of Practice

This position is designed for General Dentists who enjoy providing endodontic care within the scope permitted by Arizona law.

Procedures May Include

• Root canal therapy on anterior teeth
• Root canal therapy on premolars
• Molar root canal therapy
• Endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
• Emergency endodontic treatment
• Pulpotomies and pulpectomies
• Management of endodontic emergencies and dental pain
• Core buildups following endodontic treatment
• Collaboration with specialists for complex retreatments, apicoectomies, or other cases requiring specialty care

Patient scheduling will be structured to maximize efficiency while allowing sufficient clinical time for high-quality endodontic treatment.

Schedule

• Customizable and can be designed based on your ideal schedule

NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible

This practice is an approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site, making eligible providers qualified to receive up to $150,000 in student loan repayment, depending on program eligibility and service commitment.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive percentage of production rates in the mid-30’s

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Additional Pre-Tax Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Malpractice Insurance
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Additional CE Opportunities
• Partial California License and DEA Reimbursement after two years
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active Arizona dental license (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
• Current DEA registration, CPR certification, and NPI
• Demonstrated experience and confidence performing endodontic procedures
• Commitment to evidence-based dentistry and exceptional patient care
• Excellent communication and treatment planning skills
• Interest in building an endodontic-focused practice

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Unlike a traditional General Dentist role, this position allows you to spend the majority of your clinical time performing the procedures you enjoy most.

You’ll Benefit From

• A steady stream of internal referrals from an established network of providers
• The opportunity to develop and maintain advanced endodontic skills
• Modern clinical technology that supports predictable outcomes
• Operational support that allows you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care
• A collaborative culture committed to clinical excellence and lifelong learning

If you’re a General Dentist who enjoys saving natural teeth through endodontic care and wants to build an endodontic-focused practice without completing a specialty residency, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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