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Associate Dentist

Smile Starters
Raleigh, NC
General DentistPart Time

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Dentist (General Practice – Pediatrics/Young Adults)

Overview:
Part Time Opportunity

This position allows you to earn like a practice owner, yet live like an employee. Our well-established, modern practice is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join our team. We are a general practice providing comprehensive care to children and young adults through age 20 in a newly updated facility. This is a multi-dentist office supported by an experienced team of auxiliary staff.

As an Associate, you’ll focus fully on your clinical skills without the administrative responsibilities of running a practice. The position is production-based, offering exceptional earning potential and benefits. You’ll be providing routine exams, general restorative treatment, and hygiene checks. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required, and new graduates are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

Provide dental care to pediatric and young adult patients across a wide range of needs
Conduct routine exams, restorative treatment, and hygiene checks
Review medical histories with patients and parents/guardians
Accurately maintain patient chart notes and records
Collaborate with fellow dentists and clinical staff in a group setting
Support the practice team with additional duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate

Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
Efficient and able to manage a busy patient schedule
Thrives in a team-oriented environment
Enjoys working with children and young adults
Brings a professional, friendly demeanor with excellent bedside manner
Positive attitude and enjoys a bright, welcoming practice setting

Qualifications

Active North Carolina Dental License (required)
Experience in general dentistry; pediatric experience preferred but not required
Strong clinical and communication skills
Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care

Compensation & Benefits

Production-based compensation model with exceptional earning potential
Full-time schedule (4–5 days per week)
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to practice in a collaborative, modern environment with an established patient base

Ideal Candidate

Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
Efficient and able to manage a busy patient schedule
Thrives in a team-oriented environment
Enjoys working with children and young adults
Brings a professional, friendly demeanor with excellent bedside manner
Positive attitude and enjoys a bright, welcoming practice setting

Qualifications

Active North Carolina Dental License (required)
Experience in general dentistry; pediatric experience preferred but not required
Strong clinical and communication skills
Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care

Benefits

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Part-time • Dental License • Working with pediatric populations • Adults • Restoration • Full-time • Schedule management • Patient history taking • Experience working with children • Children • Clinical assessment documentation • Pediatrics • Patient consultations • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level • Under 1 year

Job Details

Job Type
Part Time
Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
Typical pay for General Dentist in North Carolina: $165,000–$225,000 a year
The middle half of 101 job posts in North Carolina that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range. Ask the employer what this role pays.
Pay terms the listing states
Pay terms not stated
Specialty
General Dentist
Posted
October 14, 2026

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About the Employer
Smile Starters
Fayetteville, NC
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