Associate Dentist – Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Associate Dentist – Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Fee-for-Service | High Demand | $300K+ Potential

An exceptional opportunity is available for an Associate Dentist to join a thriving, solo private practice in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This practice is the only dental office within approximately 50 miles, resulting in extremely high patient demand, strong production, and outstanding collections. The environment is community-focused, non-corporate, and built on long-term patient relationships and clinical integrity.

Practice Highlights

• Established private practice (opened late 2025)
• Only dental provider in the area with consistent patient overflow
• Averaging ~4 new patients per day
• Fee-for-service only (no Medicaid, no insurance networks)
• Patients routinely travel 1+ hour for care
• Strong collections:
  • 80–90% collected at time of service
  • Minimal accounts receivable
  • Over $500K in revenue generated in the past 3 months

Facility & Technology

• 4 operatories (2 doctor, 2 hygiene)
• Fully staffed support team
• Modern technology including:
  • Digital sensors
  • Intraoral scanner (lab-integrated)
  • CBCT (primarily for implants)
• Cloud-based practice management software
• Excellent lab relationship with very low remake rates

Associate Dentist Role

This position is ideal for a dentist who enjoys bread-and-butter dentistry and values strong patient relationships.

Clinical Scope Includes:

• Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges)
• Simple extractions
• Hygiene checks
• Emergency care

No requirement for advanced procedures. Complex cases, implants, and dentures are handled by the owner. A structured and supportive ramp-up period will be provided to ensure long-term success.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Friendly and approachable
• Coachable and team-oriented
• Strong chairside manner
• Comfortable with general dentistry fundamentals

Schedule

• 4.5 days per week
  • Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: Half-day
• One-hour lunch break daily
• Opportunity to expand to a full 5-day schedule

Compensation

• Guaranteed hourly rate: $150/hour
• Transition to production-based compensation when ready:
  • 32% of collections
• Earning potential:
  • Target first-year income: ~$300K
  • Experienced dentists can produce $1.4M+ annually
• Strong, fast collections with no insurance delays

Bonuses & Relocation

• Sign-on bonus: ~$15,000 (flexible)
• Relocation assistance: ~$5,000 (reimbursement-based)
• Very low cost of living with affordable housing options

Benefits

• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• Continuing education support
  • Advanced CE opportunities fully funded after approximately 6 months
• Autonomy-focused private practice environment
• Emphasis on quality of care over production speed

Look forward to hearing from you!

Greg Burris

Elevate Healthcare Consultants

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