Associate / Lead Dentist

At Tend, we’re 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, we’re the first practice where they’ve felt genuinely at ease about their oral health. That trust is an extraordinary opportunity, and a real responsibility. As a Dentist at Tend, you’ll deliver best-in-class clinical care in a modern, thoughtfully designed studio. You’ll 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. You’ll be part of a collaborative, energized team that’s raising the bar for dentistry — and having fun doing it. Compensation & Earning Potential Our compensation model is designed to reward high-quality clinical care, comprehensive treatment, and strong production—while providing consistency and transparency. All dentists receive a guaranteed daily rate and earn a tiered percentage of adjusted production, with: Associate Dentists: 30–40% of adjusted production Lead Dentists: 32–40% 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 You’ll Do Clinical Excellence & Scope of Practice (All Dentists) Deliver a full spectrum of high-quality clinical services—including restorative care such as inlays/onlays, crowns, veneers, endodontics, extractions, implants, and cosmetic dentistry—within Tend’s 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 schedule—balancing operative procedures, hygiene checks, aligner starts, and same-day treatment opportunities Be schedule obsessed by par