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Full-Time Associate Orthodontist in Amarillo, Texas
Five decades of continuous practice have built something rare in orthodontics: a stable, deeply rooted patient base and a reputation that carries across the Texas Panhandle. This established private practice is now adding a full-time associate orthodontist, and the incoming doctor will inherit real momentum, consistent case flow, loyal referral sources, and a team accustomed to running at a high level.
Clinically, this is a practice built for a doctor who wants to work with current tools rather than around aging ones. Every workflow is digital end to end: Damon Braces and clear aligners on the treatment side, CBCT for imaging and diagnostics, and 3D printing run through a full in-house lab. In practical terms, that means faster turnaround, tighter clinical control, and less dependence on outside vendors, an environment where an associate can hit their stride quickly.
The practice spans several satellite locations, one of which sits across the state line in Oklahoma. As a result, candidates will need to hold or be able to obtain licensure in both Texas and Oklahoma.
Where the role lands geographically matters too, and Amarillo makes a strong case. The largest city on historic Route 66, it carries an unmistakable Western identity with rodeos, cattle auctions, live country music, and an annual festival marking its Route 66 heritage, while functioning as a genuine regional center with the amenities and infrastructure that growth brings. For a doctor weighing where to build a life alongside a career, that combination is worth taking seriously.
The outdoor draw is hard to overstate. Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the country, sits close enough for regular weekends of hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and road cycling; back in town, museums, galleries, and performing arts venues fill out the cultural side. Cost of living stays well below what comparable roles in larger metros demand, the schools rank strongly, and the sense of community runs deep. Anchor institutions like Baptist St. Anthony's Health System and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center keep the regional economy steady and widen the professional network an incoming orthodontist can tap into.
For a clinically motivated orthodontist looking to practice at a high level, in a well-run office, in a place that offers both room to grow and a genuine quality of life this is a role worth a conversation.
To express interest, please send a CV and Letter of Interest to Shannon Patterson ([email protected]) and Shane Burden ([email protected]) at Bentson Copple Patterson & Associates.
