Dentist

Smile Starters; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Professional support

4–5 days per week schedule

Job summary

Smile Starters in Raleigh, NC seeks a full-time Associate Dentist to serve pediatric and young adult patients up to age 20. You will provide exams, restorations, and hygiene care in a state-of-the-art facility, with a team that manages business operations so you can focus on clinical excellence.

Open to experienced providers or recent graduates. Requires NC license; training provided for pediatric care; comprehensive benefits and a lucrative production-based compensation model are offered.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Dental License (Required).
• DDS or DMD from an accredited program.
• Pediatric experience is a plus but not required; training will be provided.

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 staff to ensure a high-quality patient experience.

Skills

Strong clinical competencies

Exceptional communication skills

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited program

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