General Dentist - Madison, WI
About The Position
Ascendent Health Partners is seeking a Full-Time General Dentist for an established private dental practice in the Madison, Wisconsin area. This practice is entering a new phase of growth and is looking for a dentist who prioritizes human connection and patient well-being over transactions. The role offers meaningful mentorship, with the potential for equity partnership in the future without a traditional buy-in. The practice is supported by experienced teams, strong patient relationships, and the resources of Ascendent Health Partners, while allowing doctors significant clinical autonomy. The goal is to empower excellent doctors with excellent people, education, systems, and resources to provide exceptional care. Approximately 80% of patient needs should be addressed within the practice when clinically appropriate. Doctors are encouraged to expand their clinical capabilities and are expected to be comfortable with strong bread-and-butter dentistry while developing or possessing advanced proficiency in areas like molar endodontics, surgical extractions, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, or comprehensive care for children and families. Referral to specialists is available when necessary, but general dentists are not expected to provide airway treatment or Botox services. Doctors typically see 14-16 hygiene exams per day, alongside comprehensive restorative and advanced treatment, working with trained team members and dedicated assisting support. The role values effective diagnosis, communication, leadership, and delegation. There are no weekend schedules, and full-time doctors generally work 30-35 clinical hours per week over four or five days. An on-call rotation is part of the role to ensure patient access to care for urgent needs.
Requirements
- Comfortable providing strong bread-and-butter dentistry.
- Comfortable developing or already possessing advanced proficiency in at least one additional area, such as molar endodontics, surgical extractions, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, or comprehensive care for children and families.
- Ability to effectively diagnose, communicate, lead, and delegate.
- Willingness to treat teammates according to the Golden Rule.
- Interest in becoming a future partner and helping build something long-term.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Experienced dentists looking for a stronger clinical and ownership opportunity are equally welcome.
Nice To Haves
- Deep care for people attached to the teeth.
- Belief that trust is earned one patient interaction at a time.
- Desire for clinical autonomy while also valuing collaboration.
- Coachable and genuinely enjoy learning.
- Desire to become a more comprehensive clinician.
- Comfortable delegating to highly trained team members.
- Desire to lead and develop a healthy clinical team.
- Prioritizing the patient's best interest ahead of convenience.
- Desire mentorship rather than simply a place to produce dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry.
- Continuously expand clinical capabilities.
- Care for approximately 80% of patient needs within the practice when clinically appropriate and in the patient's best interest.
- Provide strong bread-and-butter dentistry.
- Develop or possess advanced proficiency in at least one additional area such as molar endodontics, surgical extractions, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, or comprehensive care for children and families.
- Complete approximately 14–16 hygiene exams per day.
- Provide comprehensive restorative and advanced treatment.
- Effectively diagnose, communicate, lead, and delegate.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for urgent patient needs.
- Treat teammates according to the Golden Rule.
- Help build something long-term and potentially become a future partner.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Malpractice coverage paid by the practice
- Professional dues paid by the practice
- Up to $10,000 annual CE budget for Trial Partner doctors
- Wellness-related benefits that may include reimbursement for massage therapy, mental-health services, and gym membership
- Additional fringe benefits
- Signing and/or relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
