From dental school to your first position—and every chapter after—we help you find opportunities, build relationships, and make informed decisions in private practice.
Free Core Access Membership through your graduation from dental school. Available with student verification.
Explore private practice positions and connect directly with dentists across the country. Start building your network while you’re still in school.
Free through dental school graduation with student verification.
Complete the member formUpload your résumé or CV and tell us where you want to work. Your submission alerts hiring dentists in your selected states that you’re looking for a position.
Let practice owners learn about you and your goals.
Upload your résuméOur associate contract review service helps you understand the terms of an employment agreement and the questions to consider before making your next move.
An optional paid service, separate from Core Access.
Explore contract reviewsHear from dentists who used Dental Practice Matchmaker to explore their next opportunity.
“As a new graduate searching for a Private Practice position, Dental Practice Matchmaker connected me with a great owner with a great staff!”
“I’ve used both the Facebook group and the app to search for a job! It’s an excellent tool for dental students.”
You’re building a future, not just finding a position. We want to be there as your goals grow—from your first connection in dental school to ownership, hiring, and eventually your next transition.
Discover private practice opportunities, meet dentists, and learn what matters to you in a dental home.
Connect with practice owners, share your résumé, and get support understanding an associate agreement.
Explore a new position, prepare to buy a practice, or connect with trusted professionals who work with dentists.
Find an associate, grow your team, and connect with the next generation when it’s time to transition your practice.
Your free student membership runs through graduation.
Our commitment to your career goes far beyond it.
Get Core Access Membership at no cost through your graduation from dental school, once your student status is verified.
Complete the member form below with your school and anticipated graduation year.
Have a picture of your student ID ready to upload when the form asks for it.
Our team reviews your student verification and emails your membership instructions.
Share your résumé or CV and the states where you want to work. Get in front of hiring dentists looking for their next associate.
A great interview is one part of the decision. Understanding the agreement is another. Our associate contract review service helps you see what the terms mean and how they may affect your career.
Separate paid service. See the review page for current pricing and turnaround.
Yes. Verified dental students receive free Core Access Membership through their graduation from dental school. Complete the member form and provide student verification to get started.
Select “Current Dental Student” in the member form, provide your dental school and anticipated graduation year, and upload a picture of your student ID when prompted. Our team reviews the information before approving student access.
You receive Core Access to the member website and mobile app: the full listings database, browsing by state and category, direct member connections and messaging, state-based app notifications, and options to remain anonymous. Enhanced Membership benefits and paid services are separate.
You can start building connections while you’re in dental school. Whether you’re exploring what private practice could look like or actively searching for your first position, verified current dental students are welcome.
Contract reviews are an optional paid service, separate from your free Core Access Membership. Visit the associate contract review page for details, current pricing, and how to submit an agreement.
The free student Core Access benefit lasts through graduation. We want to remain part of your support network as your career develops. See our membership plans for current options after dental school, or contact our team for help with your next step.
