Associate Dentist/Practice Partner – Medicaid-Focused Startup

Founding Dentist / Practice Partner – Family & General Dentistry (Medicaid-Focused Startup) Location: Southwest Houston in a Medical Plaza next to a Medical Clinic and Eye Care Practice. Position Type: Full-Time | Startup Leadership Role | Partnership / Ownership Track We are seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial-minded Dentist to become the Founding Dentist for a new family and general dental practice launching in Southwest Houston. This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build a Medicaid-focused, high-volume practice from the pre-opening phase through full operations, with a clearly defined pathway to future partnership or equity for the right candidate. This role is ideal for a dentist who is comfortable with high-volume dentistry, interested in serving both adult and pediatric populations, and motivated to grow into ownership. Who This Role Is For: This opportunity is best suited for a dentist who ultimately wants to build and own, not just work as a long-term associate. The ideal candidate is excited by the idea of shaping a practice’s culture, systems, and growth, and is seeking a realistic path to meaningful ownership over time. What We Offer: Near-complete, turnkey dental suite (approx. 2,600 SF, multiple operatories) Buildout completion and equipment support available Strong Medicaid and mixed-payer demographic area Competitive compensation once operations begin Structured profit participation and a performance-based pathway to equity or partnership One of the simplest and lowest-barrier paths to practice ownership or partnership, without the typical upfront capital investment required for startups or acquisitions Opportunity to transition from founding clinician to long-term partner Strategic and operational support from ownership Single-location opportunity with long-term growth potential Pre-Opening Involvement: Begin Medicaid and insurance credentialing Provide input on equipment selection and operatory layout Assist with workflow planning and clinical protocols Participate in staff hiring and onboarding Help prepare for a successful grand opening Clinical Responsibilities (Post-Opening): Provide high-quality general dentistry to adult and pediatric patients Diagnose and treatment plan in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment Perform routine restorative, preventive, and basic surgical procedures Supervise and collaborate with clinical staff Maintain high standards of patient care and documentation Qualifications: DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school Active Texas dental license (or in process) Comfortable providing general dentistry to adult and pediatric patients (or willing to learn) Comfortable with or interested in Medicaid dentistry Strong work ethic and growth mindset Entrepreneurial and ownership-oriented mentality Compensation: Competitive base or production-based compensation once operational Additional upside through structured profit participation and a performance-based pathway to equity or partnership How to Apply: Please submit your CV/resume and a brief note describing your interest in a startup/partnership opportunity. About Smile Center of Houston: A healthy and confident smile can profoundly impact our patients' lives, and we are dedicated to making your experience as fulfilling as possible. Whether patients visit us for preventive care or emergency dentistry, our dental office provides clinical excellence, state-of-the-art treatments, and a comfortable environment.We are seeking skilled and detail-oriented Dental Technicians to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidates will be responsible for fabricating, altering, and repairing dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and orthodontic appliances. This role requires precision, creativity, and a strong understanding of dental anatomy and materials.