Associate Dentist

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Associate Dentist (DDS / DMD)

Company: Simba Dental

Location: 9606 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Department: Clinical

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, In Person

Pay: $300,000 – $350,000 earning potential (daily guarantee plus production bonus upside)

Daily Rate: $1,100 per day guaranteed, or 33% of Net Monthly Production whichever is greater

Sign-On Bonus: $30,000 (paid in retention-based installments)

Schedule: Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM | Friday – Sunday: Closed

Practice Software: Dentrix Ascend Cloud

Contact: (260) 918-7110 | [email protected]

BENEFITS

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional liability (malpractice) insurance up to $2,500 covered by the practice

Continuing Education allowance: $3,000 / year

Indiana state dental license and DEA registration reimbursement

Employee and immediate family discount on dental care

Flexible 4-day workweek (Monday – Thursday, no nights, no weekends). We are open to discussing Fridays if preferred

Modern, state-of-the-art facility with Dentrix Ascend Cloud, digital radiography, and intraoral scanners. Also, CBCT scan is done at FWOMS and discussed together with Dr. Lugakingira

Mentorship and collaboration with Dr. Mulokozi Lugakingira (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Simba Dental is a privately-owned dental group in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are seeking a motivated, patient-focused Associate Dentist to join our growing team in our state-of-the-art 9606 Coldwater Rd facility. This is a high-autonomy role inside a modern, fully digital practice with strong specialty support, a 4-day Monday through Thursday schedule, and a clear runway for growth. The ideal candidate is comfortable with bread-and-butter restorative work, crowns and bridge work for both regular and implants restorations, veneers, Invisalign, Botox (if you want), endodontics, implants retained overdentures, and fixed implants full arch restorations, just to mention a few. Also, is excited to grow into a senior clinical role as the practice scales. You can also apply through our website at https://simbadental.com/careers/associate-dentist/.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct comprehensive oral exams, diagnose dental conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans

Perform a full range of general dentistry procedures including restorations, crowns, bridges, extractions, and root canal therapy

Interpret digital radiographs and execute treatment

Educate patients on oral health, treatment options, and post-operative care to promote long-term outcomes

Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants, and specialists to deliver coordinated care

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in Dentrix Ascend Cloud

Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC infection-control standards at every visit

Stay current with continuing education and emerging dental technologies

Build trust, long-term patient relationships and contribute to a positive office culture

Participating in case reviews and clinical mentorship with Dr. Lugakingira

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school

Active Indiana Dental License (or eligibility to obtain one before starting date)

Active DEA registration (or eligibility)

Current CPR / BLS certification (standard requirement for clinical dental roles)

Strong clinical proficiency in restorative, endodontic, and routine general dentistry

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Commitment to patient-first, ethical care

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1+ years of clinical experience in a private practice setting (new graduates with strong externship experience will be considered)

Experience with Dentrix or Dentrix Ascend Cloud is a plus

Comfort with intraoral scanning, and digital workflows

Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus

SKILLS

Excellent chair-side manners and patient communication

Strong clinical decision-making and treatment planning

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline

Self-motivated and proactive in continuing education

Patient confidentiality and HIPAA awareness

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $300,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 36.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Treatment plan development • Private practice • OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Spanish • CPR Certification • Dentistry • Completing CE credits • Teamwork • Dental office • Private practice experience • Customer relationship building • Doctoral degree • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • License reimbursement • General dentistry • Medical software • Online Application • Botulinum toxin treatment • Maintaining patient confidentiality • Dental License • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • Root canal therapy • Infection control • HIPAA • Full-time • Health insurance • Daily bonus • No weekends • Dental insurance • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • No nights • Paid time off • Basic life support • Decision making • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Clinical documentation • DEA License • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Dental extractions • Implantology • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • Healthcare diagnosis • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • 1 year • Weekends & holidays off • Senior level • Care coordination • Professional development assistance • Radiology • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Post-operative care • Health education and counseling • Signing bonus