General Dentist

Elevate Dental Partners; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Lacey Smiles, supported by Elevate Dental Partners, is hiring a full-time Associate Dentist in Lacey, WA. This well-established practice offers a full schedule, modern technology, and a collaborative team focused on comprehensive dental care.

The ideal candidate will have a DDS or DMD, 3–7 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and more. Apply today for a role in a supportive, patient-first environment!

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of clinical experience as a general dentist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general and family dentistry: exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Deliver restorative care, including fillings, crown and bridge, oral surgery, endo.
• Offer cosmetic and emergency dental services.

Skills

Confidence across a broad range of general dentistry procedures

Strong communication skills

Patient-first, team-oriented mindset

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Active Washington State dental license or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Lacey Smiles is hiring a full-time Associate Dentist to join a highly rated, well-established practice in the Olympia, WA area. If you're a general dentist with 3–7 years of experience who wants a full schedule, a great team, and the freedom to focus on the dentistry you love, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

You'll step into an established practice with strong new-patient flow, modern technology, and an experienced support team already in place. Our lead dentist, Dr. John Hodges, is internationally recognized in implant and full-arch dentistry, so complex surgical cases stay in-house.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general and family dentistry: exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Deliver restorative care, including fillings, crown and bridge, oral surgery, endo, clear aligners
• Offer cosmetic and emergency dental services
• Perform routine extractions and other procedures within your scope
• Collaborate with your team and Dr. Hodges to deliver seamless, high-quality care
• Build lasting patient relationships in a warm, people-focused practice serving local families and the military community

What We're Looking For

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• 3–7 years of clinical experience as a general dentist preferred
• Active Washington State dental license, or eligibility to obtain one before your start date
• Confidence across a broad range of general dentistry procedures
• A patient-first, team-oriented mindset and strong communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Earning potential of $200,000–$300,000/year includes greater of guaranteed daily minimum or a percentage of collections; no lab charges
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• Malpractice coverage

Location & Schedule

• Lacey Smiles, 8765 Tallon Lane NE, Suite 1, Lacey, WA 98516
• Serving Lacey, Olympia, and the greater South Puget Sound area
• Full-time, 4–5 days per week; no weekends
• Start date: Anticipated start date in August/September 2026

Ready to Apply?

If you're a skilled general dentist looking for a stable, supportive home with a full schedule and a team that feels like family, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Lacey Smiles, supported by Elevate Dental Partners, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.