Associate Dentist

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Carolina Crossroads Dental Care in Statesville, North Carolina is seeking a compassionate associate dentist to join our established general practice. This position starts part-time with the opportunity to transition to full-time as patient base and practice demand grow, in a supportive private-practice environment.

The dentist will provide comprehensive general and restorative care, develop treatment plans, explain diagnoses and options to patients, and collaborate with a skilled team to ensure

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current North Carolina dental license.
• Current DEA registration and required certifications.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical treatment planning and patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a dental team.
• Open to experienced dentists and new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general and restorative dental care.
• Develop treatment plans after exams and diagnoses.
• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, risks, and costs to patients.
• Deliver care per clinical standards and practice philosophy.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with owner dentist, hygienists, assistants, and staff.
• Foster patient relationships and continuity of care.
• Support practice growth and community outreach as appropriate.
• Refer to specialists when needed.
• Follow infection-control, OSHA, HIPAA, and radiographic-safety rules.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

DDS or DMD

NC dental license

DEA registration

Professional liability insurance

Tools

None

Job description

Carolina Crossroads Dental Care is seeking a compassionate, motivated associate dentist to join our established general dental practice in Statesville, North Carolina. This position is ideal for a dentist who values high-quality, patient-centered care and would like to build a long-term career within a supportive private-practice environment.

The associate will initially work part time while developing a patient base, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time position as the schedule and practice demand grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general and restorative dental care
• Perform thorough examinations, diagnose oral conditions, and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Clearly explain diagnoses, treatment options, risks, benefits, and financial considerations to patients
• Deliver treatment consistent with current clinical standards and the practice’s philosophy of care
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with the owner dentist, hygienists, assistants, and administrative team
• Build strong, trusting relationships with patients and encourage continuity of care
• Participate in practice growth, patient education, and community outreach when appropriate
• Refer patients to specialists when treatment falls outside the dentist’s experience or scope
• Follow all infection-control, OSHA, HIPAA, radiographic-safety, and professional requirements

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Current North Carolina dental license
• Current DEA registration and required certifications
• Professional liability insurance
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail
• Commitment to ethical treatment planning and excellent patient care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative dental team
• Experienced dentists and qualified recent graduates are encouraged to apply