Experienced General Dentist or Prosthodontist Associateship Opportunity
Washington, DC | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday — additional day possible
Smiles International is an established fee-for-service dental practice in Washington, DC and McLean, Virginia, built around prosthodontic, comprehensive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, and interdisciplinary care. Our philosophy is simple: give doctors the clinical resources, technology, in-house laboratory support, experienced team, and professional environment needed to practice dentistry at a consistently high level.
As Dr. Gary Kaihara prepares to retire, we're seeking an exceptional general dentist or prosthodontist to step into his established patient base. This is an unusual chanceto inherit a loyal, well-cared-for patient base built over decades, not one you have to start from scratch.
What Makes This Different
Because we're entirely fee-for-service, treatment decisions stay centered on what's best for the patient,not what a plan allows. Our doctors are backed by an experienced administrative and hygiene team, advanced digital technology, and our own in-house dental laboratory, staffed by two experienced technicians including a master ceramist. That lab works exclusively with our doctors and patients, supporting digital scanning, design, and 3-D printing, which makestreatment planning and restorative delivery more collaborative.
Mentorship That Actually Moves You Forward
The role includes direct mentorship from a prosthodontist with roughly 30 years of experience in complex restorative, implant, cosmetic, and interdisciplinary dentistry. The goal isn't supervision. It'shelping the right clinician diagnose more comprehensively, plan more sophisticated cases, communicate treatment with confidence, and take on complex dentistry they may not have had the resources to attempt before.
Who Thrives Here
Clinical ability matters, but how someone practices and works with others matters just as much. Our culture is built on quality, integrity, teamwork, and attention to detail — and we're looking for a clinician who shares that instinct. We don't expect someone to arrive knowing everything. We do expect them to want to keep getting better.
You're probably already a good dentist. If you're looking for a practice that gives you the room, mentorship, and case complexity to become a great one, this may be the fit.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive, performance-based compensation with stability during the transition and room for compensation to grow as the role develops — plus health insurance, paid time off, paid parking, continuing education support, and retirement benefits where applicable.
Let's Talk
If this sounds like the practice and professional environment you've been looking for, reach out confidentially:
Email: doctors@smilesinternational.com
Text: 202-345-4316
Tell us about your experience and what you're looking for in the next stage of your career. We'd love to share more about Smiles International and this opportunity.