Associate / Lead Dentist - $10k Sign-On Bonus

the opportunity to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care as an Associate Dentist or to take on additional leadership responsibilities as a Lead Dentist - helping guide clinical excellence, mentor teammates, and hold the standard for your studio.

Our model is built for driven dentists: those who want to grow clinically, take on complex cases, lead with confidence, and be rewarded for high performance. You'll be part of a collaborative, energized team that's raising the bar for dentistry - and having fun doing it.

Top-earning Dentists at Tend earn $425,000+ per year. Our compensation model is designed to reward high-quality clinical care, comprehensive treatment, and strong production-while providing consistency and transparency.

All dentists receive a guaranteed daily rate and earn a tiered percentage of adjusted production, with:

- Lead Dentists: 32-40% of adjusted production, reflecting their expanded clinical leadership and impact

Lead Dentists are also eligible for a monthly studio performance bonus, tied to key clinical and operational KPIs.

- Deliver a full spectrum of high-quality clinical services-including restorative care such as inlays/onlays, crowns, veneers, endodontics, extractions, implants, and cosmetic dentistry-within Tend's modern, digitally enabled studio environment

Be a Profession Leader in Clear Aligner and Sleep Therapy (All Dentists)

- Identify and address malocclusion, occlusal wear, fracture lines, and sleep-disordered breathing early - using our tested frameworks, not scripts, to educate members compassionately and help them avoid more invasive, costly outcomes down the road

- Partner with clinical leadership to expand advanced treatment offerings and continuously elevate clinical scope

- Manage a dynamic, productive schedule-balancing operative procedures, hygiene checks, aligner starts, and same-day treatment opportunities

- Be schedule obsessed by partnering with studio teams to build efficient and productive shifts-reviewing schedules in advance, strategizing in daily huddles, and offering same-day care when possible

- Drive production through proactive diagnosis, completion of full treatment plans, and efficient use of chair time-without compromising quality of care

- Deliver a hospitality-driven member experience grounded in the Three C's - Personalized Care, Empowering Communication, and Human Compassion - bridging the knowledge gap so members understand not just what, but why

- Engage in ongoing clinical development, including calibration, CE, and peer learning to expand scope and skillset

- Mentor and coach dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants in diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical execution to elevate overall team performance

- Lead clinical onboarding, training, and ongoing development of providers, reinforcing Tend standards and best practices

- Partner with the Studio Manager to optimize scheduling, member access, and studio performance-driving both care outcomes and production

- Lead daily huddles and clinical calibrations focused on workflow, member care, and continuous improvement

- Review clinical outcomes (including re-dos and escalations) and implement solutions to improve quality and consistency of care

- Own complex cases and member escalations using our Empathy → Confidence approach - listen actively, recap concerns with warmth, and present a resolution. The provider holds the thread.

- Help build a high-performing, growth-oriented studio culture in partnership with clinical and operational leadership

You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend, these values aren't just words on a wall - they are essential to how we hire, lead, and collaborate. Every dentist and team member is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission, vision, and values.

This is what drives our culture, our clinical standards, and the patient experience we're proud to deliver every day.

- Tend to Others - Deliver outstanding oral health outcomes and patient experiences. You put the team and patient first, even in fast-paced settings.

- Be Brave Enough to Lead - Act with integrity and take initiative to solve problems, coach others, and raise the bar.

- Savor the Ride - Celebrate wins, stay resilient in challenging moments, and bring positivity to the workplace.

- Embrace Our Differences - Welcome and value diverse backgrounds, ideas, and feedback. Communicate with respect and trust.

- Rooted in Growth - Seek ongoing learning and improvement-for yourself and your team.

- Earn and Give Trust - Earn the confidence of patients and teammates through honesty, transparency, and follow-through.

- Lead with Clinical Judgement - Make sound clinical decisions grounded in data, evidence, and patient needs.

- Empower Your Team - Set clear goals, delegate effectively, and help your team succeed.

- Associate Dentists - Minimum 2 years of experience (post residency) in private practice, DSO, or similar setting

- Lead Dentists - Extensive clinical experience (typically 6+ years post-residency) and proven ability to lead, mentor, and elevate the performance of dentists within a multi-chair practice environment

- Ability to work a Full Time schedule consisting of 4 days per week + 2 Saturdays per month or Part Time schedule consisting of 2-3 days per week including some Saturdays.

- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while performing clinical procedures.

- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle dental instruments and perform precise procedures.

- Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts, interpret radiographs, and operate clinical equipment.

- Ability to bend, reach, and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care.

- Occasional lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.

- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology.

- 🦷 Dentist Equity & Partnership - Opportunity to invest alongside Tend and share in our growth

- 🎓 CE & Professional Development - Virtual and in-person CE opportunities and internal clinical forums

- 🛡️ Malpractice Insurance - Full coverage provided at no cost to you

- 💰 Plan for the Future - 401(k) plan to help you grow your nest egg

- 💡 Support, When You Need It - Life & AD&D insurance, legal support, EAP, and health advocacy

- 🛍️ Smart Spending Options - FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit and parking benefits

*Some benefit offerings are only available to Full-Time employees

Compensation ranges reflect good-faith estimates of the pay the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting, based on a combination of current provider data, historical performance, market benchmarks, and business needs. Actual earnings may vary based on factors such as individual productivity, clinical mix, experience, schedule, geographic location, and studio needs.

These ranges are provided for transparency purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee of compensation.

Compensation programs and incentive opportunities may be modified from time to time on a prospective basis in response to market conditions, regulatory requirements, or business needs.