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Associate Dentist Opportunity Decatur, AL
We are excited to partner with Decatur Family Dentistry, a well-established, doctor-led practice in Decatur, Alabama, seeking a Full-Time Associate Dentist to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who enjoys practicing comprehensive dentistry and is confident performing root canals, clear aligner therapy, and extractions. You'll join a thriving practice with a loyal patient base, advanced technology, and a supportive team committed to clinical excellence.
Position Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule:
- Monday Thursday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM 3:00 PM
- Projected Start Date: August 4, 2026
- Experience Preferred: 35 years
Why Join Decatur Family Dentistry?
- Established, doctor-led private practice
- Higher-end PPO and select fee-for-service patient base
- Strong patient flow with an excellent insurance mix
- Modern technology and digital workflow
- Collaborative team environment with experienced clinical support
- Opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry with a high level of clinical autonomy
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a dentist with a strong foundation in comprehensive general dentistry who is comfortable performing:
- Comprehensive and restorative dentistry
- Root canal therapy (strong emphasis)
- Clear aligner treatment
- Simple and surgical extractions
- Crown and bridge
- Emergency dentistry
- Treatment planning and patient education
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Alabama dental license (or eligibility to obtain)
- 35 years of clinical experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and a patient-first approach
- Commitment to delivering exceptional, comprehensive care
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation with a daily guarantee or percentage of collections, based on your experience and production
- Strong patient demand designed to help you exceed your guarantee quickly
- Comprehensive benefits available within your first 60 days of employment, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Unlimited access to Catapult, a cloud-based continuing education platform with extensive clinical resources
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance (no tail coverage required)
- Paid professional licensing and dues
- Paid lab fees
About Smile Jobs
Smile Jobs is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of neighborhood practices and boutique dental groups across Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Alabama, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Ohio.
Smile Jobs partners exclusively with exceptional, doctor-led dental practices that prioritize clinical excellence, patient relationships, and provider success. Our affiliated offices are known for their higher-end PPO and select fee-for-service patient populations, modern technology, established reputations, and collaborative cultures that allow dentists to thrive.