Traveling Associate Dentist

Tend • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Tend, dentistry is done differently, focusing on excellence and ambition. As a Traveling Associate Dentist, you will provide best-in-class clinical care across multiple studios within your market, supporting teams where needed most. This includes covering PTO, supporting leaves, and maintaining continuity in open roles, ensuring patients receive consistent, high-quality care across the Tend network. This role is designed for adaptable, high-performing dentists who enjoy variety, thrive in dynamic environments, and wish to expand their clinical experience across different teams and studios, while maintaining a predictable schedule and strong earning potential. You will work in well-supported, collaborative, and energized studios, treating a full scope of cases and partnering with experienced clinical and operational teams. The compensation model rewards high-quality clinical care, comprehensive treatment, and strong production, offering a guaranteed daily rate and a tiered percentage of adjusted production (30–35% for Traveling Associate Dentists).

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Current, active dental license in the state you’re applying for
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Active DEA registration
• Minimum 2 years of experience (post residency) in private practice, DSO, or similar setting
• Comfort with modern technology and a willingness to adopt digital workflows
• Invisalign certification
• Ability to work a Full Time schedule consisting of 4-5 days per week (no Saturdays)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Treat a dynamic mix of cases that go beyond basic dentistry, with opportunities to perform comprehensive, esthetic, and function-driven care
• Lead comprehensive exams and develop thoughtful, patient-centered treatment plans that drive both oral health outcomes and case acceptance
• Diagnose and treat TMJ-related conditions, including the delivery of therapeutic Botox as part of a comprehensive care approach
• Evaluate and treat patients for sleep-disordered breathing, incorporating sleep medicine solutions into treatment planning where appropriate
• Drive adoption and growth of clear aligner treatment, from diagnosis through case planning, bonding, and follow-up care
• Educate patients on orthodontic treatment options and integrate aligners into comprehensive treatment plans
• Build proficiency in aligner case selection, staging, and execution, contributing to a high-performing aligner program
• 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 by 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
• Ensure a seamless, hospitality-driven patient experience by clearly communicating treatment recommendations, timelines, and outcomes
• Partner closely with dental assistants, hygienists, and studio leadership to deliver coordinated, high-quality care
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure alignment in treatment planning, execution, and patient experience
• Engage in ongoing clinical development, including calibration, CE, and peer learning to expand scope and skillset

Benefits

• Opportunity to invest alongside Tend and share in our growth (Dentist Equity & Partnership)
• Virtual and in-person CE opportunities and internal clinical forums (CE & Professional Development)
• Full malpractice insurance coverage provided at no cost to you
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dental Wellness Program
• 401(k) plan to help you grow your nest egg
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Legal support
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Health advocacy
• FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• HSAs (Health Savings Accounts)
• Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
• Stipend for mileage, parking, and/or public transit (Mobility Support)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees