Practice Opportunity: Alaska, Fairbanks
Opportunity Details
A full-time orthodontic associate opportunity is available in a multi-location practice located in Fairbanks, Alaska, and North Pole, Alaska. This practice offers great mentorship and a very competitive compensation plan along with many other perks that can be discussed when candidates apply such as fly in and fly out as a part of the associate opportunity.
Outdoor Adventure & Natural Beauty
Fairbanks is surrounded by stunning wilderness, offering year-round outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, hunting, skiing, and snowmobiling. Nearby Denali National Park and Preserve and the vast Alaskan wilderness make it a dream for nature lovers.
The Northern Lights
It is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights due to its location under the auroral oval. From late August to early April, residents and visitors can witness breathtaking displays of green, purple, and red lights dancing across the sky.
Unique Lifestyle & Strong Community
The area has a small-town feel with a strong sense of community. Locals are known for their resilience and friendliness, often coming together for festivals, outdoor markets, and winter events like the World Ice Art Championships and Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Career & Economic Opportunities
As the state’s second-largest city, it’s also the home of a variety of industries and career opportunities - it also serves as a supply hub to the Interior and Northern Alaska.
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF): As a major research institution, it offers jobs in education and research.
- Military Presence: Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base provide defense-related careers.
- Healthcare & Engineering: There is a growing demand for professionals in these sectors due to the remote nature of the region.
- Oil, Mining & Natural Resources: Fairbanks is vital for Alaska’s resource industries.
Midnight Sun & Unique Seasons
Fairbanks experiences extreme seasonal shifts. In summer, the Midnight Sun brings almost 24 hours of daylight, allowing for late-night outdoor activities. Winters are long and dark but offer opportunities for cozy cabin life, skiing, and dog sledding.
If you are interested in learning more about this full-time orthodontic opportunity, please submit your letter of interest and CV to Shannon Patterson at shannon@bcp-advisors.com and Shane Burden at shane@bcp-advisors.com at Bentson Copple Patterson & Associates.

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Shane Burden
Resident Liaison Director
Career Coach & Placement Consultant
Phone: 800-621-4664
Email: shane@bcp-advisors.com
Shannon Patterson, Partner, CPR, CMSR
Director of Practice Opportunities & Placement Consultant
Kolbe Certified™ Consultant
Phone: 800-621-4664
Email: shannon@bcp-advisors.com