Associate or Lead Dentist

Job overview

The Associate or Lead Dentist role is onsite at Tend studios in New York, NY; full-time traveling roles are also described, with an alternating four-day/five-day Monday-to-Friday schedule and no Saturdays required for those traveling roles. Compensation is listed as $175,000–$425,000 per year, and the posting states that top-earning dentists earn $425,000 or more. Tend describes its approach as combining dental care with hospitality, comprehensive diagnostics, and a member-focused experience. Dentists provide comprehensive clinical care, develop treatment plans, and help members understand their oral health and options. Depending on the position, a Lead Dentist also mentors colleagues, guides clinical standards, and works with studio leadership to improve care quality and studio performance.

What you'll do

• Provide restorative, cosmetic, and other listed dental services
• conduct comprehensive exams and develop member-centered treatment plans
• diagnose and treat TMJ-related conditions, including therapeutic Botox as part of comprehensive care
• assess malocclusion, occlusal wear, and sleep-disordered breathing
• manage schedules and coordinate with studio teams
• collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and studio leadership
• participate in clinical development. Lead Dentist responsibilities include mentoring and coaching providers, leading onboarding and daily huddles, reviewing clinical outcomes, addressing complex cases and escalations, and partnering with the Studio Manager on scheduling and studio performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate dentist

lead dentist

dentistry

restorative dentistry

cosmetic dentistry

comprehensive exams

clinical leadership

dental studio

new york ny

tend

$175,000-$425,000/year

$15,000 sign-on bonus

$10,000 sign-on bonus

dental license required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dentist equity and partnership opportunity, continuing education and professional development, malpractice insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, legal support, Employee Assistance Program, health advocacy, FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit and parking benefits.
• Some benefits are limited to full-time employees.

Why this role

Associate and Lead Dentist options are described. Full-time traveling roles are available with an alternating four-day/five-day Monday-to-Friday schedule and no Saturdays required; other listed schedules include Saturdays. Full-time Chelsea and Cobble Hill roles list a $15,000 sign-on bonus, and the Long Island City role lists a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

About the employer

Tend is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.