Orthodontist

Orthodontist: Perry Hall, MD

SALT Dental Partners | Chesapeake Pediatric Dental

About the Opportunity

SALT Dental Partners and Chesapeake Pediatric Dental are opening a new orthodontic practice in Perry Hall, Maryland, and we're looking for an orthodontist to help build it from day one.

This is a rare chance to join a practice with patients already waiting. You'll have a built-in referral pipeline from Hakan O. Koymen, DDS, MS, of Chesapeake Pediatric Dental, a trusted pediatric dentist with an established patient base and strong community relationships. You bring the clinical skill and vision, and we provide the referrals, infrastructure, and support to help you grow.

Schedule and Growth Path

Start: 8 days per month

Growth: Schedule expands as patient volume builds, with a clear path to full-time

Well suited to an orthodontist looking for a low-risk way into practice ownership-style growth, or to add a growing location to an existing schedule

What You'll Do

Diagnose, treatment plan, and manage orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults

Provide comprehensive treatment with braces, clear aligners, and other appliances

Deliver early interceptive (Phase I) treatment in collaboration with pediatric dental partners

Build strong referral relationships with Dr. Koymen and other local providers

Help shape the patient experience, clinical workflows, and culture of a new practice

Partner with the SALT Dental Partners team on operations, marketing, and growth strategy

Requirements and Qualifications

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Certificate or master's in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from a CODA-accredited residency program

Active Maryland dental license, or eligibility for licensure, with orthodontic specialty credentials as required by the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners

Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain), CPR/BLS certification, and radiology credentials as required

Proficiency with modern orthodontic techniques, including fixed appliances, clear aligners, and digital treatment planning (intraoral scanning, 3D imaging)

Strong diagnostic and treatment-planning skills with a commitment to quality outcomes

Excellent communication skills with patients, parents, and referring doctors

Comfort working with pediatric and adolescent patients and their families

A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to grow a practice

Board certification or eligibility with the American Board of Orthodontics is a plus

New graduates are welcome to apply, and experience is a plus

What We Offer

A pre-established referral relationship with Chesapeake Pediatric Dental

Support from SALT Dental Partners for business operations, HR, billing, marketing, and compliance, so you can focus on patient care

A brand-new practice where you help shape the space, systems, and team

Growth from part-time to full-time as the practice builds

Competitive compensation

About Perry Hall, MD

Perry Hall is a growing, family-oriented community in Baltimore County with strong schools and easy access to Baltimore, Towson, and the I-95/I-695 corridors. It's a great place to build a long-term practice.