Associate Lead Dentist

At Tend were doing dental differently replacing the obstacles of traditional dental care with hospitality comprehensive diagnostics and moments of Surprise and Delight. For many of our members were the first practice where theyve felt genuinely at ease about their oral health. That trust is an extraordinary opportunity and a real responsibility.

As a Dentist at Tend youll deliver best-in-class clinical care in a modern thoughtfully designed studio. Youll be busy from day one treating a well-booked schedule of members across a full scope of operative restorative and cosmetic procedures supported by an experienced clinical and operational team. We diagnose the whole person looking beyond decay and gum disease to malocclusion occlusal wear and sleep-disordered breathing so members leave informed respected and in control of their care.

Depending on your experience and interests this role offers the opportunity to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care as an Associate Dentist or to take on additional leadership responsibilities as a Lead Dentist helping guide clinical excellence mentor teammates and hold the standard for your studio.

Our model is built for driven dentists: those who want to grow clinically take on complex cases lead with confidence and be rewarded for high performance. Youll be part of a collaborative energized team thats raising the bar for dentistry and having fun doing it.

Compensation & Earning Potential

Top-earning Dentists at Tend earn $425000 per year. Our compensation model is designed to reward high-quality clinical care comprehensive treatment and strong productionwhile providing consistency and transparency.

All dentists receive a guaranteed daily rate and earn a tiered percentage of adjusted production with:

• Associate Dentists: 3040% of adjusted production
• Lead Dentists: 3240% of adjusted production reflecting their expanded clinical leadership and impact

Lead Dentists are also eligible for a monthly studio performance bonus tied to key clinical and operational KPIs.

What Youll Do

Clinical Excellence & Scope of Practice (All Dentists)

• Deliver a full spectrum of high-quality clinical servicesincluding restorative care such as inlays/onlays crowns veneers endodontics extractions implants and cosmetic dentistrywithin Tends modern digitally enabled studio environment
• Treat a dynamic mix of cases that go beyond basic dentistry with opportunities to perform comprehensive esthetic and function-driven care
• Lead comprehensive exams that diagnose the whole person every member leaves aware of their dental conditions and potential solutions in a way that is clear confident and efficient
• Develop thoughtful member-centered treatment plans grounded in legitimate clinical findings and honest risk assessment driving both oral health outcomes and case acceptance
• Diagnose and treat TMJ-related conditions including the delivery of therapeutic Botox as part of a comprehensive care approach

Be a Profession Leader in Clear Aligner and Sleep Therapy (All Dentists)

• Identify and address malocclusion occlusal wear fracture lines and sleep-disordered breathing early using our tested frameworks not scripts to educate members compassionately and help them avoid more invasive costly outcomes down the road
• Drive adoption and growth of clear aligner treatment from diagnosis through case planning bonding and follow-up care
• Evaluate and treat members for sleep-disordered breathing incorporating sleep medicine solutions into treatment planning where appropriate
• Build proficiency in aligner case selection staging and execution contributing to a high-performing aligner program
• Partner with clinical leadership to expand advanced treatment offerings and continuously elevate clinical scope

Productivity Flow & Patient Experience (All Dentists)

• Manage a dynamic productive schedulebalancing operative procedures hygiene checks aligner starts and same-day treatment opportunities
• Be schedule obsessed by partnering with studio teams to build efficient and productive shiftsreviewing schedules in advance strategizing in daily huddles and offering same-day care when possible
• Drive production through proactive diagnosis completion of full treatment plans and efficient use of chair timewithout compromising quality of care
• Deliver a hospitality-driven member experience grounded in the Three Cs Personalized Care Empowering Communication and Human Compassion bridging the knowledge gap so members understand not just what but why
• Hold the line on our Priority Framework: safety first then outstanding member experience then efficiency never trading one for another

Team Collaboration & Studio Performance (All Dentists)

• Partner closely with dental assistants hygienists and studio leadership to deliver coordinated high-quality care
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure alignment in treatment planning execution and patient experience
• Engage in ongoing clinical development including calibration CE and peer learning to expand scope and skillset

Clinical Leadership & Studio Ownership (Lead Dentist Focus)

• Mentor and coach dentists hygienists and dental assistants in diagnosis treatment planning and clinical execution to elevate overall team performance
• Lead clinical onboarding training and ongoing development of providers reinforcing Tend standards and best practices
• Partner with the Studio Manager to optimize scheduling member access and studio performancedriving both care outcomes and production
• Lead daily huddles and clinical calibrations focused on workflow member care and continuous improvement
• Review clinical outcomes (including re-dos and escalations) and implement solutions to improve quality and consistency of care
• Own complex cases and member escalations using our Empathy Confidence approach listen actively recap concerns with warmth and present a resolution. The provider holds the thread.
• Help build a high-performing growth-oriented studio culture in partnership with clinical and operational leadership

Who You Are

You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend these values arent just words on a wall they are essential to how we hire lead and collaborate. Every dentist and team member is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission vision and values. This is what drives our culture our clinical standards and the patient experience were proud to deliver every day.

Tend Values:

• Tend to Others Deliver outstanding oral health outcomes and patient experiences. You put the team and patient first even in fast-paced settings.
• Be Brave Enough to Lead Act with integrity and take initiative to solve problems coach others and raise the bar.
• Savor the Ride Celebrate wins stay resilient in challenging moments and bring positivity to the workplace.
• Embrace Our Differences Welcome and value diverse backgrounds ideas and feedback. Communicate with respect and trust.
• Rooted in Growth Seek ongoing learning and improvementfor yourself and your team.

Role-Based Competencies:

• Earn and Give Trust Earn the confidence of patients and teammates through honesty transparency and follow-through.
• Lead with Clinical Judgement Make sound clinical decisions grounded in data evidence and patient needs.
• Empower Your Team Set clear goals delegate effectively and help your team succeed.

What You Have

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Current active dental license in the state youre applying for
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Active DEA registration
• Associate Dentists - Minimum 2 years of experience (post residency) in private practice DSO or similar setting
• Lead Dentists - Extensive clinical experience (typically 6 years post-residency) and proven ability to lead mentor and elevate the performance of dentists within a multi-chair practice environment
• Comfort with modern technology and a willingness to adopt digital workflows
• Invisalign certification
• Ability to work a Full Time schedule consisting of 4 days per week 2 Saturdays per month or Part Time schedule consisting of 2-3 days per week including some Saturdays.

Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the essential job duties listed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while performing clinical procedures.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle dental instruments and perform precise procedures.
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts interpret radiographs and operate clinical equipment.
• Ability to bend reach and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care.
• Occasional lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients team members and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What We Offer

We believe taking care of people starts with taking care of our own. Heres how weve got you covered at Tend:

• Dentist Equity & Partnership Opportunity to invest alongside Tend and share in our growth
• CE & Professional Development Virtual and in-person CE opportunities and internal clinical forums
• Malpractice Insurance Full coverage provided at no cost to you
• Health Comes First Medical dental and vision insurance plus our own Dental Wellness Program
• Plan for the Future 401(k) plan to help you grow your nest egg
• Support When You Need It Life & AD&D insurance legal support EAP and health advocacy
• Smart Spending Options FSAs HSAs and pre-tax transit and parking benefits

*Some benefit offerings are only available to Full-Time employees