Associate Dentist

We're Tend — Dental Done Differently.

Tend was founded to make going to the dentist something people actually look forward to. We blend thoughtfully designed studios, top-tier clinical care, advanced technology, and a hospitality-driven mindset to create a dental experience that's human, personalized, and exceptional from start to finish.

Since launching in 2019, we've delivered care to over 100,000 patients across New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, and Nashville. With thousands of five-star reviews and over 650 passionate team members, Tend is one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated dental brands in the country — and we're just getting started.

Whether you're delivering care in our studios or supporting our growth behind the scenes, every role at Tend contributes to reimagining the future of dental health — for patients and for the people who care for them.

We're growing fast — and we're looking for values-driven, mission-aligned talent to grow with us.

The Associate Dentist experience at Tend:
Associate Dentists at Tend are a key part of helping our patients look forward to the dentist. Associate Dentists have the opportunity to perform dentistry at the highest level with access to state of the art technology and the highest-rated materials. Associate Dentists must be passionate and service-oriented as our patient experience is at the heart of what we do. By leading clinical diagnosis and developing dental treatment plans, Associate Dentists focus on the unique needs of each patient. Most of all, Associate Dentists are part of a collaborative dental team, have supportive leadership, have access to continuing dental education to grow their careers, and enjoy great benefits.

What Tend offers dentists like you:

Pay Range: $700-$850/day + Monthly Production Compensation (top earning Dentists at Tend make $1500/day!)
Medical benefits, dental benefits, and vision benefits
401(k) benefit with a 4% match
Dentist Equity & Partnership: Dentists will have the opportunity to invest alongside Tend and benefit from our growth.
Oral health stipend benefit at Tend
90+ hours of continuing education courses (CE Zoom)
Malpractice Insurance coverage
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Paid time off plus company holidays

You're a dentist who has:

A DDS or DMD degree
Current CPR/BLS certification
Current license to practice dentistry in state where applying
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience at a dental practice
Dedication to ensuring the highest quality of dental care
A high level of integrity, dependability, creativity, and resourcefulness
Leadership skills that value collaboration and an inclusive dental work environment

As an Associate Dentist at Tend, you will:

Lead clinical diagnosis and patient treatment, with the goal of providing the best possible dental care and providing the best possible patient experience
Partner with non-clinical staff to help the dental studio operate as well as possible, from the People team, to the Finance team, to the IT team, to the Experience team
Help patients look forward to the dentist
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The Tend Difference

The highest standard of care, anywhere.
At Tend, you'll work alongside esteemed clinical leaders and experience-obsessed colleagues to deliver care that's not only top-tier — it's unforgettable. With access to advanced technology and thoughtfully designed studios, you'll help create dental experiences that patients actually look forward to. Our hospitality-driven approach makes every visit feel personal, warm, and empowering.

A top-tier clinical team who puts patients first.
We value science over sales and lead with empathy, transparency, and integrity. There are no production quotas here — just a shared commitment to doing what's right for our patients. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where team members go the extra mile for each other and for every patient who walks through our doors.

Innovate Dentistry. Tend to Others. Grow Together.
Tend is redefining what it means to grow a career in dentistry. We offer a modern, patient-first environment backed by cutting-edge tools and systems, industry-leading compensation and benefits, and robust opportunities for continuing education and professional development. Whether you're clinical or corporate, you'll be part of something meaningful — and surrounded by people who care.

Tend is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We're committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Tend does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

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