Associate Dentist | $150K+ Earning Potential | Daily Guarantee | 33% of Collections | 4-Day Week, No Fridays | Brand-New Office | Path to Partnership | New Grads Welcome | Platte, SD (No State Income Tax)

Platte Dental Clinic is a brand-new, modern private practice in Platte, South Dakota , with a well-trained, talented team and a positive, fast-paced environment where good dentistry gets done and everyone enjoys the day.

With 2,200 active patients , 250+ new patients a year , and 10 operatories , we're growing, and there's real room for an associate to build a full schedule, take on a lead clinical role, and move toward partnership as the practice expands.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: 33% of collections (minus 33% of lab costs)

Expected Earnings: $150,000-$300,000+ annually. Our doctor collections exceeded $930,000 in 2025 ; at 33%, a full schedule supports $300,000+.

Daily Guarantee: $700 per day for the first 3 months

Relocation Assistance: Approximately $3,000

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Annual CE allowance
• Flexible time off, up to 3 weeks per year
• Path to partnership
• Ask us about South Dakota's Recruitment Assistance Program for dentists in smaller communities.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No Fridays, no weekends
• Some flexibility available

The Opportunity

This is a full-time role in a new office with new equipment and a growing patient base, for a dentist who wants a 4-day week , real autonomy, and a practice to grow into.

You'll practice a broad scope of general dentistry, including:

• Extractions
• Fixed and direct restorative
• Select endodontics
• Comprehensive exams and treatment planning

Mentorship is available in whatever form you want it : a formal mentorship program for a newer dentist building confidence, or informal guidance as requested for an experienced clinician who wants autonomy. Our owner also developed the EndoSim System , an endodontic training simulator used by dental students and practicing dentists, so mentorship in endo here comes with hands-on training tools.

You'll be supported by a modern, fully digital office , including:

• Digital X-rays and panoramic imaging
• Modern endodontic and implant equipment
• Electric and air-driven handpieces
• Open Dental practice management

There is a path to partnership for a dentist who wants to build a long-term future here.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

• A licensed general dentist ; new grads welcome , experience not required
• Confident in general dentistry , or eager to get there with mentorship
• Personable, driven, and clinically well-rounded
• A team player who thrives in a positive, fast-paced environment
• Interested in long-term growth and partnership

Location Highlights

Platte, South Dakota sits on the Missouri River at Lake Francis Case , offering an outdoor lifestyle most dentists only get on vacation, and a low cost of living with no state income tax :

• World-class fishing and hunting , including walleye on Lake Francis Case and pheasant country in every direction
• Beaches, boating, and recreation along the Missouri River
• Beautiful parks , a community pool, baseball fields, and a 9-hole golf course
• Mitchell , about an hour; Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) , about 2.5 hours; Pierre , about 2 hours
• A safe, family-friendly community where you'll know your patients by name

This is a great location for a dentist looking for quality of life + strong earning potential , and to keep more of what they earn.