Dentist

Smile Starters; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Starters in North Carolina seeks a full-time Associate Dentist to serve children and young adults (through age 20) in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. You’ll join a multi-dentist practice with experienced staff handling business operations so you can focus 100% on clinical excellence and patient care.

This role features production-based compensation, a four-to-five day workweek, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional support.

Qualifications

• Active NC Dental License required.
• DDS or DMD from an accredited program.
• Experience level open to both experienced providers and new graduates; pediatric experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine exams, restorative treatments, and hygiene checks for pediatric and young adult patients.
• Review medical histories and communicate treatment plans clearly with patients and guardians.
• Maintain precise, up-to-date patient chart notes and digital records.
• Collaborate with dentists and clinical staff to ensure a high-quality patient experience.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Communication skills

Pediatric dentistry

Team collaboration

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited program

Active North Carolina Dental License

Job description

Associate Dentist (General Practice – Pediatrics & Young Adults)The Best of Both Worlds: Earn Like an Owner, Live Like an EmployeeAre you looking for exceptional earning potential without the administrative headaches of running a business? Our well-established, modern general practice in North Carolina is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join our thriving team.We specialize in providing comprehensive dental care to children and young adults (through age 20) in a newly updated, state-of-the-art facility. As a multi-dentist office backed by an experienced auxiliary staff, we handle the business operations so you can focus 100% on clinical excellence and patient care.Compensation & BenefitsHigh Earning Potential: Lucrative, production-based compensation model.Work-Life Balance: Full-time schedule (4–5 days per week) with no administrative take-home work.Comprehensive Benefits: Full package including health insurance, retirement options, and professional support.Turnkey Setup: Step into an immediately busy, established patient base from day one.Core ResponsibilitiesClinical Excellence: Provide routine exams, restorative treatments, and hygiene checks for pediatric and young adult patients.Patient & Parent Engagement: Review medical histories and communicate treatment plans clearly with patients and their guardians.Accurate Documentation: Maintain precise, up-to-date patient chart notes and digital records.Team Collaboration: Work alongside fellow dentists and clinical staff to ensure a seamless, high-quality patient experience.What We Are Looking ForPatient-Focused: You genuinely love working with kids and young adults, bringing a warm, friendly bedside manner to every chair.Efficient & Adaptable: You thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced practice and manage a busy schedule with ease.Growth-Minded: You have a positive attitude, are eager to learn, and collaborate well in a group setting.QualificationsActive North Carolina Dental License (Required)DDS or DMD from an accredited programExperience Level: Open to both experienced providers and passionate new graduates (pediatric experience is a plus, but not required—we will train the right person!)Skills: Strong clinical competencies and exceptional communication skills.Ideal CandidateOpen-minded, adaptable, and eager to learnEfficient and able to manage a busy patient scheduleThrives in a team-oriented environmentEnjoys working with children and young adultsBrings a professional, friendly demeanor with excellent bedside mannerPositive attitude and enjoys a bright, welcoming practice settingQualificationsActive North Carolina Dental License (required)Experience in general dentistry; pediatric experience preferred but not requiredStrong clinical and communication skillsCommitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care