Lead General Dentist

Independence Dental Services; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE credits included

Malpractice insurance provided

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Independence Dental Services in Bethesda, Maryland seeks a Lead General Dentist to advance clinical leadership within an established practice. This role blends high-level dentistry with team mentoring and strategic growth.

You will shape clinical standards, oversee patient care, and help recruit and develop future clinicians while enjoying significant earning potential via guaranteed daily pay or performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland dental license is required.
• Proven high clinical performance and production history.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to mentor, lead and develop other clinicians.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead clinical provider within the practice.
• Deliver comprehensive general dentistry to a growing patient base.
• Establish and maintain high clinical standards.
• Mentor and support associate dentists and clinical team members.
• Collaborate with practice leadership on clinical and operational initiatives.
• Help improve treatment acceptance, patient experience, and practice performance.
• Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and development of future clinicians.
• Identify opportunities to expand clinical services and grow the practice.
• Build lasting relationships with patients while delivering exceptional care.

Skills

Maryland dental license

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Leadership ambition

Mentoring others

Job description

Clinical Leadership Opportunity | Exceptional Earning Potential | Long-Term Growth

Compensation: $800-$1,000 Daily Guarantee or up to 42% of Collections

Access to earn up to 38 CE credits | Over $35K in value free to Dentists

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Practice Paid Mal Practice Insurance

Are you an accomplished General Dentist who is ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a Lead General Dentist to join an established, high-performing practice in Bethesda, Maryland. This is more than an associate opportunity—it is a chance for a driven clinician to become a key clinical leader within the practice, influence the direction of the team, and build a long-term career with significant financial upside.

If you are motivated by clinical excellence, leadership, autonomy, and building something you can be proud of, this opportunity is designed for you.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Lead & Influence the Practice

Step into a leadership role where your experience and clinical judgment matter. Work closely with the practice leadership team to elevate clinical standards, mentor providers, improve patient care, and help drive the continued growth of the practice.

Significant Earning Potential

Your compensation is designed to reward performance. With a strong patient base and an established flow of new patients, you will have the opportunity to build a substantial production schedule and achieve exceptional income potential.

A Real Path for Career Growth

We are looking for someone who wants more than simply filling a schedule. As you demonstrate leadership and contribute to practice growth, there is an opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and expand your influence within the organization.

Clinical Autonomy

Practice dentistry the way you believe it should be practiced. You will have the autonomy to diagnose, treatment plan, and provide comprehensive care while having the support of an experienced team.

Leadership Without Leaving Dentistry

Continue doing the clinical work you enjoy while developing your leadership skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a dentist who sees themselves eventually becoming a Clinical Director, Practice Leader, or future practice owner/partner.

Invested in Your Development

Access to continuing education, advanced training, and opportunities to expand your clinical skill set. We want to help you become not only a stronger dentist, but a stronger leader.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a lead clinical provider within the practice
• Deliver comprehensive general dentistry to a loyal and growing patient base
• Establish and maintain high clinical standards
• Mentor and support associate dentists and clinical team members
• Collaborate with practice leadership on clinical and operational initiatives
• Help improve treatment acceptance, patient experience, and overall practice performance
• Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and development of future clinicians
• Identify opportunities to expand clinical services and grow the practice
• Build lasting relationships with patients while delivering exceptional care

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a dentist who combines strong clinical skills with leadership ambition.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Active Maryland dental license
• A history of strong clinical performance and production
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient-first approach to care
• Confidence working independently while collaborating with a team
• A desire to mentor, lead, and develop other clinicians
• Entrepreneurial thinking and a genuine interest in practice growth
• The ambition to build a long-term leadership career

Whether you have already held a formal leadership position or are an experienced dentist who is ready to step into leadership for the first time, we want to hear from you.

Your Future Starts Here

This is an opportunity for a dentist who is thinking beyond their next paycheck and asking:

“Where can I take my career from here?”

Join a practice where your clinical expertise can translate into leadership, influence, professional growth, and significant financial opportunity.

Lead. Grow. Earn. Make an Impact.