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Lead Dentist - DeNovo Partnership Opportunity - General Application

NYC, Boston, Arlington
At Tend, we do dental differently.

Tend is rewriting the playbook of modern dentistry by building a company around the patient and the provider. We believe that with the power of technology, a hospitality-driven mindset, and a top tier clinical team, we can make going to the dentist something to look forward to. Our vision is to transform the dental experience into one that is empowering, human and personalized.

Since launching in 2019, we have provided exceptional care to over 100,000 patients across five major cities: New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta and Nashville. With thousands of five-star reviews, Tend has become one of the country's top-rated and in-demand dental practices, with over 650 team members to support this mission. We’re continuing to grow quickly and looking for the best of the best to come join our team.
 

Tend offers experienced Dentists the exciting opportunity to buy into a partnership with Tend on a brand new (DeNovo) studio. This is an incredible opportunity to make a personal investment and own a stake in a new individual studio. You and Tend both have a stake in the game, and with your leadership, we will both grow together. Once we reach profitability at the site level, you will receive annual distributions.

As a partner in a studio, you will be the Lead Dentist of that location. The Lead Dentist is a mentor and coach to the dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants in the studio.  Along with the Studio Manager, the Lead Dentist is responsible for creating an environment that embraces Tend’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The Lead Dentist reports to the Chief Dental Officer. 

What will you do as the Lead Dentist and Partner for your studio?

  • Hire and train the right clinical team
    • Clinical Mentorship of all clinical personnel in the studio (guidance on diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment delivery, and patient experience).
    • Clinical Coaching of all clinical personnel in studio (correction of hard and soft skills, performance improvement) with appropriate documentation
  • Achieve studio performance goals
    • Partner with SM on escalated members (detractors, Clinical Escalation Workflow) to review case, de-escalate member, and to provide feedback to provider
    • Assume ownership of clinical outcomes for studio, including taking over difficult cases and coordinating outreach to escalated members
  • Build a strong studio culture
    • Partner with SM, Lead RDH, and Lead DA to foster a positive working environment
    • Attend leadership development meetings
  • Clinical Care Deliverables
    • Perform general dentistry services at or above the standards of care
    • Be capable of mentoring dentists with expanded scopes of practice
    • Be capable of providing services with a keen attention to elevated patient experience and efficiency of delivery

About You

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in practice is preferred
  • Dedication to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients
  • Leadership skills that value collaboration and an inclusive work environment.
  • Proven experience mentoring, teaching, leading a group of clinical providers to create outstanding patient care and service.
  • Desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment that values high energy and creative problem solving.
  • Proven ability to manage complex patient and team member conversations by involving the appropriate cross functional support and assistance.
  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
  • DDS, DMD degree is required
  • CPR/BLS Certification is required
  • Current License to practice dentistry in state where employed

Other Compensation & Benefits offered in addition to your partnership:

  • Day Rate + Monthly Production Bonus + Quarterly Lead Dentist Bonus
  • Medical benefits, dental benefits, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) benefit with a 4% match
  • Dentist Equity: Options granted to Lead Dentists 
  • Oral health stipend benefit at Tend
  • CE Zoom resources (90+ hours)
  • Annual CPR renewal
  • Malpractice Insurance coverage
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Paid time off plus company holidays

Are you ready to partner with Tend and invest in your future as a Lead Dentist and Partner?
We believe in providing opportunities for our dentists to invest alongside Tend and benefit from our growth. Complete your application to speak with our Provider Recruiting team today and learn more about this opportunity!

The Tend Difference

The highest standard of care, anywhere.
You’ll work with highly-esteemed clinical leadership and experience-obsessed colleagues to provide the best patient experience possible, with access to technology that’s head and shoulders above the average practice. You’ll have exciting opportunities to collaborate with talented team members to make visits extraordinary. Our hospitality-driven approach to care means that patients actually look forward to seeing you. 
 
A top-tier clinical team who puts patients first.
We value science over sales, and promote a culture of warmth and hospitality — our teams are recognized for going the extra mile for our patients. We trust our providers to put patient needs first, and never implement production quotas. We offer a warm, collaborative culture and are proud to be an inclusive, curious team driven by excellence. 
 
Innovate Dentistry. Tend to Others. Grow Together.
Tend has become beloved by patients and providers alike for combining beautiful work environments with cutting-edge clinical technology. Our providers are rewarded based on an innovative pay structure, as well as education programs that are training the next generation of industry leaders. And our top-notch total rewards packages include both best-in-class benefits and compensation. You’ll not only have the chance to be part of a thriving, industry-changing company, but empowered to become an expert in your field and supported through continuing education.
 
Tend is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tend is committed to promoting a work environment in which differences are respected, employees are treated fairly, and individual contributions are valued and rewarded. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
 
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