Associate General Dentist Garden Springs Dental- Lexington KY
About The Position
Garden Springs Dental is seeking an Associate General Dentist to join its well-established practice in Lexington, Kentucky. The practice has served the community for nearly 30 years and offers an established patient base, an experienced team, and a potential pathway to future ownership as the current owner prepares for retirement. The role is suited to a dentist interested in building a long-term career, developing patient relationships, and contributing to the practice’s continued growth. The associate will provide comprehensive dental care to established patients, working alongside an experienced dentist and clinical team. Duties include building relationships with patients and families, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and providing a broad range of general dental services based on the dentist’s experience and interests. During the transition, the associate can learn from the current owner, become familiar with the practice and its patients, and prepare for increased leadership and potential ownership responsibilities over time. The practice describes its culture as collaborative, positive, and focused on growth, with investment in professional and leadership development. The dentist will have access to modern practice technology, equipment, and resources, as well as support and infrastructure from Commonwealth Dental Group while maintaining Garden Springs Dental’s identity and relationships.
Requirements
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
- Current Kentucky dental license or eligibility for Kentucky licensure.
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care.
- Interest in comprehensive dentistry and continued clinical development.
- Desire to contribute to the long-term growth and success of the practice.
- Interest in future leadership and practice ownership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with implants, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, or oral surgery is welcomed but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental care to an established patient base.
- Build relationships with patients and families.
- Diagnose dental conditions and develop treatment plans.
- Provide a broad range of general dental services based on experience and interests.
- Learn from the current owner and deepen understanding of the practice and its patients during the transition period.
- Prepare for increased leadership and potential future ownership responsibilities.
- Contribute to the long-term growth and success of the practice.
Benefits
- $175,000 base salary or 32% of net collections, whichever is greater.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Malpractice coverage.
- Mentorship and clinical development.
- Leadership development and future ownership opportunity.
- Experienced clinical and administrative team.
- Modern practice technology, equipment, and resources.
- Resources, collaboration, and infrastructure from Commonwealth Dental Group.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
