Associate Dentist – Nashville, TN

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $155,000 – $350,000+
Location: Nashville, TN
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in Nashville, TN. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

Hire Innovative is recruiting an Associate Dentist in Nashville, TN for a confidential patient-centered dental practice. The role centers on the ability to deliver thoughtful treatment, explain options clearly, and build trust with patients while working efficiently with the clinical team. Because this is a confidential search, the employer identity and remaining role details are provided during the first qualified conversation.

About the Role

The strongest fit offers clinical autonomy, capable support staff, a healthy patient flow, and compensation that rewards quality care and production. Day to day, the person in this position will deliver thoughtful treatment, explain options clearly, and build trust with patients while working efficiently with the clinical team. The Nashville market is competitive for proven talent, so the team is prepared to discuss scope, advancement, and compensation without an extended interview cycle. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose oral-health needs and present practical treatment options.
• Provide care within the scope of your license, training, and clinical privileges.
• Document treatment accurately and coordinate with hygienists, assistants, specialists, and front-office staff.
• Build patient confidence through clear explanations and consistent follow-up.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree and active, eligible, or transferable state licensure.
• Clinical experience appropriate to the procedures and patient population.
• Sound treatment planning, documentation, and chairside communication.
• A patient-first approach without sacrificing pace or clinical standards.
• Ability to use feedback, work effectively with supervision, and take on greater ownership as proficiency grows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.
• Examples of work completed directly, including the tools, matters, patients, projects, or decisions involved.

How to Apply

Apply through the form with a current resume. A cover letter is optional. If your experience aligns with the position, Hire Innovative will contact you to discuss the confidential details. We will not send your resume or identifying information to the employer without your consent.