Associate Dentist - Kaplansky Dental Implants - Gasport, NY

Hiring Pros•Gasport, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded generations ago, Kaplansky Dental Implants has been led by Dr. Igor Kaplansky for the last 24 years. Dr. Kaplansky is a recognized leader in implant and comprehensive dentistry, and under his guidance, the practice has remained a locally owned, private practice. Independent of outside investors and corporate groups, the team focuses on quality care rather than meeting quotas, providing a stable environment where an associate can build a long-term career in a practice the community trusts. The new associate will join a cohesive and experienced team of approximately 30 professionals, including seven full-time dental assistants, three in-house laboratory technicians, and a dedicated administrative staff led by a long-tenured office manager. The practice is highly productive, maintaining 8,000 active patients and onboarding approximately 100 new patients each month across 12 modern operatories. Established systems ensure a seamless transition for a new provider, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care from day one without administrative hurdles or inconsistent scheduling. Mentorship at this practice is both structured and accessible. Dr. Kaplansky conducts monthly case review meetings where associates present their cases for open clinical discussion. Beyond these formal sessions, he is available daily to provide guidance and answer questions as they arise during the workday. A significant advantage is the sophisticated in-house laboratory, staffed by three dedicated technicians and equipped with two five-axis CAD/CAM mills and two 3D printers. This lab offers a unique feedback loop for professional growth, allowing associates to collaborate directly with technicians to review preparations and restorations in real time, accelerating clinical development. Professional stability is a core value, evidenced by the current associate's six-year tenure. This consistency ensures reliable, long-term patient care and fosters an environment for career building. For candidates demonstrating a strong long-term fit, a transparent path toward ownership is provided, with partnership discussions welcomed after three years of successful collaboration. Gasport, located in rural Western New York, is approximately one hour from downtown Buffalo and 90 minutes from Toronto. The region benefits from a lower dentist-to-patient ratio, resulting in less competition and a patient base that values care, creating higher earning potential. Associates have the flexibility to reside in Buffalo and commute or settle locally. The practice is experienced in legal requirements for international providers and has successfully navigated visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Clinically dependable and committed to high-quality restorative work—prioritizing bedside manner, diagnostic accuracy, and sound clinical judgment above all else
Genuinely respectful toward every person in the building—patients, assistants, hygienists, and front desk staff—consistently and without exception
Coachable and growth-minded—receives feedback without ego, applies corrections visibly, and holds themselves accountable to continuous improvement
Comfortable with full clinical autonomy—manages their patient load independently, exercises sound judgment in real time, and doesn’t need constant direction to perform at a high level
Committed to the long term—looking to plant roots, build lasting patient relationships, and grow into ownership over time rather than treating this as a short-term stop
Ability to deliver high-quality restorative dentistry
Ability to diagnose accurately and develop sound treatment plans using VaTech CBCT, intraoral scanners, and intraoral cameras
Ability to communicate treatment options clearly and honestly with patients
Ability to collaborate directly with in-house lab technicians on CAD/CAM restorative workflows
Willingness to participate in monthly case review meetings for structured mentorship and continued clinical development

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality restorative dentistry to a loyal, established patient base of 8,000 active patients
Diagnose accurately and develop sound treatment plans using VaTech CBCT, intraoral scanners, and intraoral cameras—neither over-diagnosing nor under-diagnosing
Communicate treatment options clearly and honestly with patients in plain language, building trust rather than pressure
Collaborate directly with in-house lab technicians on CAD/CAM restorative workflows
Participate in monthly case review meetings with Dr. Kaplansky for structured mentorship and continued clinical development