What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dentist position at Ivory Family Dentistry?
A Growth-Oriented Role in a High-Trust Private Practice
Ivory Family Dentistry is seeking an associate dentist who is clinically capable, mentally agile, and driven by growth.
This is a privately owned practice built on long-term relationships, comprehensive diagnosis, and a commitment to continual improvement — both clinically and personally.
We are looking for a dentist who can think critically, pivot when needed, and operate with confidence in a dynamic clinical environment.
About the Practice
Ivory Family Dentistry is a modern, relationship-driven private practice in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Our patients value comprehensive care, trust, and long-term partnership. We operate in a model that allows us to provide individualized, risk-based treatment while maintaining strong relationships, clinical efficiency, and momentum throughout the day.
Our clinical philosophy centers on precision dentistry and whole-person health. We emphasize:
- Comprehensive, customized, risk-based diagnosis and disciplined treatment planning
- Restorative and cosmetic excellence
- Occlusion-aware dentistry
- Oral-systemic health integration
- Airway-conscious treatment planning
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary care when appropriate
We believe dentistry requires both precision and adaptability — the ability to see the bigger picture while executing the details exceptionally well.
What Makes This Role Different
This position is designed for a dentist who:
- Can adjust quickly when treatment plans evolve and think critically in changing situations
- Is comfortable making clinical decisions in real time
- Understands that dentistry requires both preparation and flexibility
- Thrives in a team environment where communication is open, consistent, and collaborative
- Values growth over ego
Clinical situations change. Schedules shift. Patients present new information unexpectedly.
The right candidate doesn’t become flustered — they refocus, recalibrate, and move forward confidently.
Clinical Expectations
We are seeking a doctor who demonstrates:
- Strong foundational clinical skills
- Ability to diagnose comprehensively and efficiently, with support and mentorship as needed
- Comfort shifting gears when necessary
- Confidence working within a team-based approach
- Commitment to ongoing continuing education
- A growth mindset — coachable, reflective, and always improving
This opportunity welcomes both experienced clinicians and growth-oriented doctors earlier in their careers. What matters most is capability, adaptability, and alignment with our culture and philosophy of care.
This is not a role for someone set in rigid systems or resistant to refinement. It is for a dentist who wants to sharpen their craft and evolve over time.
Mentorship & Development
You will work alongside leadership that values:
- Thoughtful treatment planning
- Clear patient communication
- High clinical standards
- Accountability and self-evaluation
We believe growth is continuous.
Feedback is normal here. Learning is expected. Adaptability is respected.
Schedule & Long-Term Opportunity
This is designed as a long-term, growth-oriented position with a clear path toward increased responsibility and expanded clinical scope.
The schedule will be structured to support both practice growth and associate success, with the intention of building into a strong, consistent presence within the practice.
For the right associate, there is a defined pathway toward future partnership and ownership.
Life in Spearfish
Spearfish offers a strong sense of community, access to the outdoors, and a high quality of life.
It’s a place where professionals can build meaningful careers while maintaining balance and connection outside of work.
Ideal Candidate
- Clinically confident but coachable
- Agile thinker under pressure
- Comfortable with both precision and pace
- Growth-oriented and self-aware
- Ethical, dependable, and team-driven
- Seeking a long-term professional home
Not a Fit For
- Clinicians resistant to feedback
- Dentists uncomfortable adapting when plans change
- Individuals seeking a static or routine-driven environment
Ivory Family Dentistry is not looking for someone to simply fill a schedule.
We are looking for a capable, adaptable dentist who wants to grow — and who understands that excellence in dentistry requires both discipline and flexibility.
For the right associate, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career within a supportive, growth-focused private practice — with a clear path toward long-term partnership and ownership.