Associate Dentist — Lake City, FL

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Associate Dentist

Part-Time, with Opportunity to Transition to Full-Time

We are an established private family practice in Lake City, FL, serving patients from Columbia County and surrounding communities. We provide comprehensive, patient-centered dentistry in a remodeled office with an experienced clinical and administrative team. This is a private-practice setting, not a corporate, production-driven environment.

We are seeking an associate dentist with 5–10 years of clinical experience to practice alongside the owner. The position begins part-time. If the right candidate is identified, the role may transition to full-time as the schedule and patient base support it. The associate will work directly with the owner on diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, clinical care, and day-to-day practice operations.

Clinical responsibilities

• Comprehensive examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Direct and indirect restorative dentistry, including crowns and fixed bridges
• Minor oral surgery, including simple and surgical extractions, within the clinician’s training and comfort
• Removable prosthodontics, including complete and partial dentures
• Collaboration with the owner, dental hygiene team, and administrative staff on scheduling, case presentation, and continuity of care
• Accurate clinical documentation and adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school
• Active Florida dental license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start
• 5–10 years of clinical experience
• Current BLS and DEA registration
• Willingness to begin part-time and, if it is the right fit, transition to a full-time schedule
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative clinical manner

Preferred

• Training or current experience in endodontics
• Training or current experience in implant placement and/or restoration
• Interest in expanding endodontic and implant skills in a supported private-practice setting
• Spanish language proficiency

Schedule

Part-time start, practicing alongside the owner. Current office hours are Monday–Thursday (Friday closed / by appointment). Specific days will be determined with the selected candidate. Transition to full-time is available if the right candidate is identified.

Compensation

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Structure and details to be discussed with qualified candidates.