Dentist - General Dentist

Star Dental Partners; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $50,000 Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, disability, and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing Education program

Professional spending allowance

Vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Star Dental Partners in Covington, LA is seeking a General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join a growing practice with flexible scheduling (2 days up to 4 days per week) and a potential retention bonus for full-time candidates. You will perform everyday family dentistry with autonomy, build lasting patient relationships, and access mentorship within a supportive team.

Benefits include industry-leading compensation, full benefits, paid malpractice insurance, 401(k), CE support, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Active and unrestricted Louisiana dental license (or ability to obtain).
• BLS, DEA and any applicable certifications.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
• Unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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

Patient-focused

Clinical autonomy

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Louisiana dental license

BLS

DEA certification

Job description

General Dentist (DDS/DMD) - Join a Growing Practice | Full-Time or Part-Time

More Smiles Dental Spa | Covington, LA Commute-friendly from New Orleans is seeking a patient-focused General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join our thriving practice in beautiful Covington, Louisiana. Whether you're looking for a 2-day schedule or up to 4 days per week, you'll enjoy flexibility, strong patient demand, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming community. Dentists who commit to a full-time schedule of 4 days per week may be eligible for a retention bonus, making this an exceptional opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday 8.30a-4:30p
• Friday 8.30a-1p

This opportunity is ideal for a dentist who enjoys high‑quality, everyday family dentistry—exams, restorative care, crowns, preventive services, and straightforward extractions—while building long‑term relationships with a loyal patient base. You'll have full autonomy to practice comfortably within your current skill set, with no pressure to perform procedures outside your comfort zone.

For dentists who do have interest in expanding their scope, the practice also offers advanced services such as cosmetic dentistry, implants, sleep apnea, and TMJ therapy. Our experienced team of doctors within Star Dental Partners provide support, mentorship, and optional exposure to more advanced care, allowing you to grow at your own pace if and when you're ready.

Our Practice Culture & Clinical Philosophy

We are grounded in a private‑practice mindset, even with the added support of a larger organization behind the scenes. Day‑to‑day dentistry is shaped locally—by the doctors and teams who care for the patients—not by distant decision‑makers or rigid mandates.

What This Means For Our Dentists

• Clinical judgment comes first — Dentists maintain full authority over diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Patient relationships matter — We value continuity, trust, and long‑term care over volume. Dentistry here is relationship‑driven, not transaction‑based.
• Support without interference — Administrative and operational support exists to reduce burden, not to control clinical decisions or day‑to‑day practice flow.
• Reasonable expectations and pacing — Schedules are designed to support quality care, not rushed dentistry or burnout.

While additional infrastructure exists to support the practice operationally, the culture, patient care, and clinical approach remain rooted in traditional private practice values.

Employee Benefits

• Industry leading compensation with a clear, transparent pay structure
• Initial guarantee
• Paid malpractice insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company Sponsored Continuing Education (CE) program
• Professional spending allowance
• Vacation time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Full Time Benefits

• Up to $50,000 Bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Optional coverage: pet insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans, and…more

• 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

Whether you're looking to maintain a steady, predictable bread‑and‑butter schedule or gradually broaden your clinical skills in a supportive environment, More Smiles Dental Spa offers the flexibility to shape the role around your goals and interests, serving patients throughout Covington, Mandeville, and the Greater New Orleans area.

Diagnose and treat oral health conditions

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Active and unrestricted Louisiana dental license (or ability to obtain)
• BLS, DEA and any applicable certifications
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
• Unable to offer visa sponsorship