Associate General Dentist

Stardentalpartners; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry compensation

100% Clinical Autonomy

Mentorship & Career Growth

Flexible scheduling

Paid Malpractice Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Spending Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

CE program sponsorship

Job summary

Dr. Curtis Roy & Associates Dentistry in Lafayette, LA is seeking a General Dentist (DDS or DMD) for a part-time role with 8a–5p hours, two days weekly (Wednesday–Saturday option) and potential to grow to full-time as demand evolves.

You will practice with full clinical autonomy, diagnose and treat patients, and collaborate with a supportive team in a practice with 50 years of patient trust, strong systems, and industry-leading compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active Louisiana dental license and DEA.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat oral health conditions
• Provide comprehensive general dentistry with full autonomy, including the option to perform advanced procedures.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Lead and collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safety protocols

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Overview

General Dentist DDS/DMD Part Time: We're currently seeking part-time support, with the opportunity to expand into a full-time schedule as patient demand and the relationship evolve.

Location: Dr. Curtis Roy & Associates Dentistry, 3703 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503 Schedule: 8a-5p Two days per week, offering flexibility in selecting days from Wednesday through Saturday

Dr. Curtis Roy & Associates has provided thoughtful, relationship-driven dental care in Lafayette since 1970. Our practice is built on mutual respect, clinical autonomy, and genuine care for patients, and we're welcoming a compassionate General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join our trusted team.

Why Choose Curtis Roy & Associates a StarDental Partnerssupported practice? Enjoy the freedom to focus on exceptional patient care with 100% clinical autonomy, while we handle the business side. Our practices offer a private-practice feel, collaborative culture, and industry-leading compensation and benefits.

• Above industry compensation
• 100% Clinical Autonomy
• Mentorship & Career Growth
• Flexible scheduling to create an excellent Work-Life Balance
• Operational Support
• 50 year Established Practice with Strong Patient Base
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Company Sponsored CE program
• Professional Spending Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan...and more

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat oral health conditions
• Provide comprehensive general dentistry with full autonomy, including the option to perform advanced procedures.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Lead and collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safety protocols

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active Louisiana dental license and DEA
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning.

Practice Description

Dr. Curtis Roy & Associates Dentists here are encouraged to practice dentistry with professional judgment and integrity, supported by an experienced team and well-established systems. The practice offers a broad scope of clinical care, including:

• Comprehensive general and preventive dentistry
• Advanced restorative cases, including crowns, bridges, and complex treatment planning
• Implant dentistry (placement and restoration), implant-supported dentures, and bone grafting
• Root canal therapy and surgical extractions (based on comfort level)
• Periodontal therapy and full-mouth rehabilitation cases
• In-house dental laboratory supports high-quality restorative outcomes, collaboration, and continuity of care.
• Clinical collaboration and mentorship are available without micromanagement.
• Dentists are trusted to work within their comfort level, expand skills over time if desired, and refer cases when appropriate.

Serving the Acadiana community from Lafayette since 1970, Dr. Curtis Roy & Associates is a relationship-driven practice built on trust, clinical autonomy, and respect--for both patients and dentists.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.