Dental Consultant Jobs
Dental Consultant jobs are open across insurance carriers, dental service organizations, healthcare staffing firms, and group practices, with specializations in clinical quality review, utilization management, and practice development, from associate-level to director roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Dental Consultant JobsLooking for remote work? View remote dental consultant jobs →Overview
Showing 5 of 29+ Dental Consultant jobs




Want to work from home helping dentists make one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives?
We help dentists buy dental practices. We don’t just advise. We guide them from first look to closing. We have helped hundreds of dentists successfully purchase practices across the country and have built a reputation as one of the leading buyer-side advisory firms in dental transitions.
We’re hiring a Transition Consultant to lead that process for our clients.
*This job is perfect for former practicing dentists. Assistants & Hygienists will not be considered for this role.
What This Role Is
You are the quarterback for the client, and you are bringing real-world ownership experience to the table.
Our clients are dentists trying to buy their first or next practice. They are not looking for theory. They are looking for someone who has been in their shoes and can help them make the right call.
From the moment a client brings us a practice, you are responsible for helping them:
- Decide if it is actually worth pursuing
- Understand what it is truly worth in the real world, not just on paper
- Structure and submit a strong, competitive offer
- Navigate due diligence and interpret what matters vs what doesn’t
- Get to a confident close
You are not just reviewing reports or answering questions. You are using your experience as a dentist and practice owner to guide decisions, provide perspective, and help clients avoid costly mistakes.
Compensation and Structure
- Total compensation: $140,000 to $165,000 per year (base + quarterly bonus)
- Base salary: $120,000 to $130,000 depending on experience
- Quarterly bonus based on performance
- Fully remote, work from anywhere
- Flexible schedule with high autonomy
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) with match
This is a small business. Benefits will be limited but meaningful.
What You Will Do
Practice Evaluation and Valuation
- Review and finalize practice valuations with analyst support
- Lead client calls to walk through findings, risks, and opportunities
- Provide a clear recommendation on whether to move forward
Offer Strategy and LOI
- Advise clients on how to structure competitive offers
- Help draft and negotiate Letters of Intent
- Guide clients through broker and seller dynamics
Due Diligence Leadership
- Lead the due diligence process across financial, operational, seller, and clinical areas
- Surface risks, gaps, and concerns clearly to the client
- Help clients understand what matters and what does not
Client Decision Support
- Help clients make high-stakes decisions
- Provide perspective, not just data
- Be direct, honest, and grounded in reality
Coordination with Financing and Partners
- Help clients build the right deal team, including lenders and attorneys
- Guide who to involve, when, and why
- Make key introductions and ensure strong fit
- Provide context so clients can make informed decisions
- Keep all parties aligned and moving toward closing
Client Management
- Manage multiple clients at different stages of the process
- Maintain clear communication and next steps at all times
- Keep deals moving forward
What Success Looks Like
- Clients confidently move forward on the right opportunities
- Deals progress smoothly from evaluation through closing
- Clients trust your guidance and rely on you for key decisions
- You manage multiple active deals without things slipping
Who This Is For
This role is best suited for someone who:
- Has deep experience in dentistry (DDS or DMD preferred)
- Has owned a practice or been closely involved in dental transitions
- Is comfortable advising, not just supporting
- Can communicate complex ideas simply and clearly
- Is decisive and not afraid to tell a client something they do not want to hear
- Can manage multiple deals without losing track of details
This is not a passive or purely analytical role. You need to be comfortable leading conversations and guiding outcomes.
Who This Is NOT For
This role is not a fit if you:
- Prefer purely analytical or behind-the-scenes work
- Are uncomfortable leading client conversations
- Avoid giving direct or potentially uncomfortable feedback
- Need highly structured, step-by-step instructions for every situation
Requirements
- DDS or DMD (preferred)
- Prior dental practice ownership or direct involvement in a practice transition strongly preferred
- Experience evaluating or participating in business ownership decisions (buying, selling, or operating a practice)
- Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to guide high-stakes decisions
- Deep familiarity with dental practice operations and financial dynamics
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple clients and active deals simultaneously
- Reliable high-speed internet and professional remote work setup
Note: Due to current hiring constraints, we are not able to consider candidates located in CA, NY, NJ, IL, WA, or CT.
How to Apply
If you're interested, email info@dentalbuyeradvocates.com with "Transition Consultant Application" in the subject line. In your email, answer one question: Tell me about your ownership experience, in dentistry or another business. What's one thing you wish you would've known before you bought or bought into a practice or business?
Pay: $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
Dental Consultant Jobs by Experience Level
See All 29 Dental Consultant Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Dental Consultant JobsDental Consultant Job Market
Who's Hiring
- ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers15

- eAssist2
- Smile Dental Clinics2
- TKB Life1T
- Mor Smiles1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dental consultant jobs.
- Active, unrestricted dental license in the state of employment (DDS or DMD)
- Minimum five years of clinical dental practice experience
- Proficiency in CDT coding and dental claims review processes
- Experience with utilization management or quality assurance in dental care
- Familiarity with dental practice management software and electronic health records
- Strong written communication skills for producing clinical review reports and recommendations
Tips for Your Dental Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume for insurance versus clinical roles
Dental consultant roles split between insurance carrier positions focused on claims review and clinical roles focused on practice improvement. Lead with CDT coding proficiency and utilization management on one version, and clinical outcomes and practice metrics on the other, depending on the posting.
Highlight your active dental license status
Many dental consultant postings require an active, unrestricted dental license in the state of hire, even for non-clinical positions. List your license number, issuing state, and expiration date prominently on your resume so reviewers can confirm eligibility without asking.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dental consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your specialty background
Employers in pediatric dental organizations, orthodontic groups, and oral surgery networks each weight different clinical backgrounds. Reading the posting carefully for specialty language lets you open your cover letter with a direct match to their patient population and service mix.
Prepare case examples of measurable practice impact
Interviewers for dental consultant roles consistently ask how you have changed clinical or operational outcomes. Prepare two or three concrete examples with before-and-after metrics, such as reductions in claim denials, improvements in treatment acceptance rates, or decreases in scheduling gaps.
Negotiate scope of authority before accepting an offer
Dental consultant compensation often ties to the scope of practices or cases you oversee. Before accepting, clarify whether the role covers a defined region or account list and ask how that scope is adjusted over time, since it directly affects both workload and total compensation.
Dental Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dental consultants?
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, eAssist, and Smile Dental Clinics are hiring the most dental consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, New York, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Dental service organizations and insurance carriers account for the largest share of active postings.
How many dental consultant jobs are remote?
About 78% of dental consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in insurance carrier roles involving claims review, utilization management, and clinical policy development. Practice-facing consulting roles that require on-site assessments are more likely to require travel or in-person presence.
How do you become a dental consultant?
Start by completing a dental degree and spending several years in clinical practice to build a credible foundation. From there, pursue experience in one of the core consulting tracks: insurance and utilization management, dental service organization quality oversight, or independent practice advisory work. Additional credentials in healthcare management or coding strengthen your candidacy, and many consultants transition through part-time advisory work before moving into full-time roles.
Can you get a dental consultant job with little experience?
Entry-level dental consultant roles do exist, particularly at insurance carriers hiring recently licensed dentists for claims review positions, where clinical experience requirements are lower than for senior advisory roles. Demonstrating familiarity with CDT coding, benefit structures, and dental documentation standards in your application materials helps close the experience gap and signals readiness for the work.
What does the dental consultant interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen covering your license status, background, and availability. A clinical or operational hiring manager then conducts a deeper interview focused on how you have handled case reviews, disagreements with treating providers, or practice performance issues. Final-round interviews at larger organizations often include a panel with compliance, legal, or network management stakeholders, and some roles include a written case review exercise.
Where can I find and apply to dental consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to dental consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
See All 29 Dental Consultant Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Dental Consultant Jobs