Associate Dentist
Company: Oak Bark Dental
Location: Lansing
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join Our Growing Dental Practice
in East Lansing, MI A Private Practice — Not a Corporate Machine
We're looking for a motivated, high-quality associate dentist to
join our East Lansing office. This is an opportunity to be part of
a high-performing, respectful, and close-knit team — not a
corporate environment. We are a privately owned dental office,
where you’ll be treated like a professional, not a number. If you
like freedom, growth, and doing excellent dentistry for patients
who appreciate it — this is for you. If you prefer micromanagement,
office politics, or corporate bureaucracy — this is not. What’s In
It for You Schedule: Monday–Thursday — real work/life balance
Compensation Package Includes: 30% of collections, with a sliding
scale that increases as you help more patients (the more you help,
the more you earn) Daily minimum: $600/day Earning potential: Up to
$350,000/year for a strong full-time producer Pay: Twice a month,
based on collections Signing bonus: $2,500 (some rules apply)
Health insurance: 50% of the premium covered for your family (up to
$2,500/year) Malpractice insurance: 50% reimbursed annually (up to
$500/year) CE credit: $1,000 per year (non-rollover) PTO: 1 week
after your first year ($100/day × 7 days) Equity opportunity:
Ownership potential for the right long-term fit About the Office
Our East Lansing practice is a busy, well-run, and respected dental
office with: Organized systems A supportive, experienced team Loyal
patients who value quality care We accept major PPOs and
fee-for-service — no Medicaid or HMOs — so you can focus on
exceptional dentistry, not insurance hurdles. What We’re Looking
For We want a dentist who: Produces $8,000–$10,000/day comfortably
Can handle 2–3 columns of hygiene checks with confidence Performs
all aspects of dentistry — restorative, endo, prosth, surgery, and
cosmetics Is a problem solver, not a problem creator Treats
patients like people, not production Respects team members and
contributes positively Is coachable, humble, and eager to grow
Brings strong communication and emotional intelligence Wants to
build something meaningful, not just collect a paycheck If you’re
calm under pressure and passionate about helping people smile again
— you’ll thrive here. What You’ll Find Here This is a special
office with special people. Everyone contributes. We work hard,
have fun, and take pride in doing exceptional dentistry. You’ll
have: Mentorship if you want it Freedom once you’ve earned it A
team that genuinely wants you to win Ready to Apply? Reach out
directly to Aleena at aleena@docpma.com. Please send your resume
and a short note about what kind of office you thrive in. We’ll
take it from there. - Dr. Joe Skills: Cosmetic Endodontic
Prosthodontics Oral Surgery Benefits: Medical PTO Bonuses
Compensation: $600/day
Keywords: Oak Bark Dental, Sterling Heights , Associate Dentist, Healthcare , Lansing, Michigan
