Associate Dentist

42 North Dental·Newton, Massachusetts

$150,000 - $250,000/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 9 days ago

Practice for this role

Associate Dentist · $150,000 - $250,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+50% vs. median posted salary for dental roles in Newton, Massachusetts ($100,000)

8 similar openings in the Newton area · median $92,530

$38,000 · lowesthighest · $500,000

this role: $150,000median $100,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted dental roles in Newton, Massachusetts salarys. This role sits in the 77th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 50% above the Newton, Massachusetts median for dental roles.

The Associate Dentist is responsible for the entire clinical patient experience, including initial exams, treatment planning, and the delivery of restorative and preventive care. They must also maintain accurate medical records and stay current with dental technologies and best practices.

We are 42 north dental

Built by dentists for dentists, we continually raise the bar for what’s possible in the practice of dentistry by delivering healthy, confident smiles for life.

With our roots in Boston, the best-in-the-nation healthcare hub, we are uniquely positioned to partner with preeminent healthcare solution providers to test and launch new treatments, technologies, and add new specialties and services. It is all part of our mission to chart a bold new course for the practice of dentistry.

Our name refers to the latitude of Boston, MA, where we put down roots. Boston is known as the “City of Firsts,” where innovation, collaboration, and excellence come together. These key building blocks are the foundation of any great healthcare organization.

Why you’ll love this dentist job!

Are you looking for an opportunity to shape your career? At 42 North Dental, you will have access to exclusive continuing education alongside the next generation of leaders. If you want to have a direct impact on the organization in every stage of your career, then you’d be a great fit for our Dentist role at this awesome practice! In our established practice, we welcome a strong flow of new patients each month.

The Dentist is responsible for the entire clinical patient experience from initial exam and treatment plan to delivery of care. In-office specialty services include periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits to include medical, vision, and supplemental options
Malpractice Reimbursement
401K retirement - no waiting period - effective on the date of hire
Continuing education through work at no cost to you
Mentorship and collaboration available through an amazing network of Doctors
Equity opportunity
Unlimited earning potential

Responsibilities

Promote oral health and disease prevention
Diagnose oral diseases
Educate patients on oral health and various treatment options
Create treatment plans to maintain or restore patient’s oral health
Review treatment plan options with patients
Review, maintain and update patients’ medical and dental records

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree from an ADA CODA-accredited program and possess a current state license to practice dentistry. Additionally, proof of malpractice insurance, BLS/CPR certification, and Hepatitis B vaccination documentation are required.

postgraduate degree
Professionalism
Ethics
Dentistry
Treatment planning
Patient care
Oral health education
X-ray interpretation
Clinical documentation
Diagnostic testing
Surgical procedures
Restorative dental care

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $150,000 - $250,000/yr
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Application: Employer website

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