Associate Dentist

Company: Cherry Street Dental
Location: Imlay City
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Join Our Growing Dental Practice in Flushing, MI A Private Practice — Not a Corporate Machine We're looking for a motivated, high-quality associate dentist to join our Flushing 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 Flushing 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 Dr. Joe Thayil at jthayildmd@gmail.com. Please send your resume and a short note about what kind of office you thrive in. We’ll take it from there. Benefits: Medical, PTO, Bonuses Compensation: - $600/day

Keywords: Cherry Street Dental, Southfield , Associate Dentist, Healthcare , Imlay City, Michigan