Full Time Associate Dentist

Big Country Family Dental; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Country Family Dental in Ellensburg, WA seeks an associate dentist to join our team. You will work with a long-term staff including four hygienists, supported by top front office and billing staff, aiming for patient-first care.

We offer daily minimum with production-based bonuses, 401(k) option, health and dental coverage, and performance bonuses. Our tech-in-office includes CBCT, digital X-rays, and Dentrix charting, with implant and endodontic capabilities.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Valid state dental license in good standing.
• Proficiency with dental software systems for patient management; Dentrix experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, techniques, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain dental concepts to patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical imaging, and vital signs assessment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound clinical judgments.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

DDS or DMD

Tools

Dentrix

CBCT

iTeros

Job description

Big Country Family Dental is growing and looking for an associate dentist to join our team! Our ideal candidate will be an outgoing, positive, detail-oriented looking for career satisfaction. An associate would be supported by a long-term staff that includes an amazing front office, billing department, super star assistants and four hygienists.

Big Country Family Dental was established 40 years ago in Ellensburg, WA. We have amazing long term patients and a healthy flow of new patients. Daily Record rated us as “Best of Kittitas County” in 2026. We are focused on doing right by our patients even if it takes more time or effort on our part - we try to treat both our patients and our staff like family!

If you are looking to have a job where you can have independence to do what you do best, have flexibility and a friendly and caring staff; this is your home!

Compensation includes a daily minimum and production percentage, 401k, health/dental coverage, and bonuses.

Technology in our office includes: CBCT, digital xrays, all digital patient charts (Dentrix system), iTeros, implant machine and kits with VERSAH burs also available, bone grafting, WaveOne endo, local denturist availability.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school
• Valid state dental license in good standing
• Proficiency in using dental software systems for patient management and treatment planning, dentrix software experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, techniques, and best practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex dental concepts to patients
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical imaging, and vital signs assessment
• Attention to detail and commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound clinical judgments