Associate Dentist

Most associate jobs promise “great culture” and “competitive pay.”

Very few actually help young dentists become exceptional.

At Open Door Dental Group, we are building elite, privately owned dental practices for dentists who are ambitious, coachable, kind, and ready to grow quickly in a high-support environment.

This opportunity is not for everyone.

We are looking for dentists who:

• Are looking for mentorship and accountability
• Want to become highly productive without sacrificing quality
• Believe hard work changes lives
• Value kindness and collaboration
• Are working to build a meaningful life and long-term future - not just collect a paycheck

If you are looking for a slow-paced environment with minimal expectations, this likely will not be the right fit.

But if you want to accelerate your clinical growth, develop confidence quickly, and build an exceptional career surrounded by people who genuinely care about your success, keep reading.

Why Open Door Is Different

We are a privately owned dental group with thriving practices in Medford, Grants Pass, and Central Point, Oregon. Our systems, mentorship, and support structure are intentionally designed to help dentists succeed early in their careers.

New graduate associates commonly earn:

• $249,000-$275,000+ in year 1
• $300,000+ by year 2 for growth-minded associates

Our current associates average over $350,000 annually.

But more importantly:

Our dentists consistently tell us they became better clinically - and more confident - much faster than they expected.

What You'll Find Here

• Immediate full schedule and strong patient demand
• Mentorship from experienced doctors
• Collaborative, high-performing teams
• Advanced technology (CBCT, iTero, digital imaging)
• Proven systems that actually work
• Leadership and partnership opportunities
• A culture built on accountability, support, and shared success

Our Culture

Our core values:

Kindness, Ambition, Adaptability, Positivity, Collaboration, Integrity

Our guiding principles:

• Shared prosperity over individual ego
• Purpose over comfort
• Progress over perfection
• Data-informed decision making
• Curiosity and growth
• Long-term thinking

We coach aggressively because we care deeply

We are looking for collaborative builders—not passive passengers.

The Lifestyle

Our doctors work:

• Three 11-12 hour shifts weekly
• One half-Saturday per month
• 6-8 weeks of flexible time off annually

Southern Oregon offers something increasingly rare: The ability to build both a meaningful career and a meaningful life. People who thrive here tend to value:

• Community
• Outdoor living
• Family life
• Space and affordability
• Long-term roots
• Balance between ambition and fulfillment

Compensation & Benefits

• $200,000 guaranteed minimum or production, whichever is higher
• $20,000 relocation/signing bonus
• CE reimbursement
• Partnership opportunities for long-term aligned doctors

The Right Fit

The dentists who thrive most at Open Door are:

• Coachable
• Competitive without arrogance
• Team-oriented
• Resilient
• Growth-minded
• Professionally accountable
• Excited to become part of a community

If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you.

Because we are not just hiring for a position.

We are looking for people who want to build something meaningful and stay long enough to make it matter.

Pay: $240,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• license to practice dentistry in the state of Oregon (Required)

Work Location: In person

Background check • Private practice • Continuing education credits • Teamwork • Dental office • Health savings account • Collaboration • Dental License • Full-time • Relocation assistance • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Contract • Dental treatment planning • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • In-person • Professional development assistance • Life insurance • Entry level • Retirement plan • Signing bonus • Interpersonal communication