Pediatric Dentist needed in Wilmington, NC

Columbia Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and relocation assistance

Company-paid $20,000 life insurance

CME stipend

Job summary

Columbia Healthcare seeks a Pediatric Dentist for a single-dentist practice in Wilmington, NC. The role offers a four-day workweek (Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with on-call Saturdays preferred. Expect a high-volume, in-network/fee-for-service practice with strong earning potential.

Patients are predominantly in-network, with ~800 visits and ~75 new patients monthly. Dentrix Ascend is used for management and panoramic imaging is available on site; NOMAD may be available.

Qualifications

• Pediatric dentist or general dentist with pediatric focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric dental care in a four-day workweek environment.
• Manage patient flow with ~800 visits per month and ~75 new patients monthly.
• Utilize Dentrix Ascend practice management system and on-site imaging.

Job description

Pediatric Dentist – Wilmington, North Carolina

About The Practice

Join a well-established, growing pediatric dental practice focused on providing a positive, comfortable, and family-friendly experience for children. The practice offers a supportive clinical environment, strong patient demand, an experienced dental team, and modern technology that allows the dentist to focus on high-quality patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist whose clinical experience has been focused exclusively on pediatric patients. The practice is looking to add a dentist as soon as possible.

About The Position

• Full-time
• Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Saturday on-call availability preferred, but not required
• Single-dentist office
• Support team includes 4–5 Dental Assistants, 1 Hygienist, and an on-site Office Manager
• 2 operative columns and 3 hygiene columns
• Approximately 800 patient visits per month
• Approximately 75 new patients per month
• 30-minute new patient and standard recall appointments
• Predominantly in-network / fee-for-service patient base
• Approximately 95% collection rate
• Dentrix Ascend practice management system
• Panoramic imaging on-site
• NOMAD may also be available

About Wilmington, NC

Wilmington offers an attractive combination of coastal living and city amenities. Located along the Cape Fear River and just minutes from popular beaches, the area is known for its historic downtown, waterfront restaurants, outdoor recreation, and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

With nearby Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach, Wilmington is especially appealing to those who enjoy boating, fishing, beaches, golf, and year-round outdoor activities. The area also offers a growing community, regional airport, and plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual income: $300,000–$400,000
• W-2 employment with a 1–2 year contract
• Compensation based on the greater of a daily guarantee or percentage of collections
• Medical/Dental: Flexible stipend
• Short- & Long-Term Disability: Flexible stipend
• Retirement / 401(k): Flexible stipend
• CME: Flexible stipend
• Company-paid $20,000 life insurance benefit
• Sign-on and/or relocation assistance: Negotiable
• Vacation and holidays available as unpaid time off upon request
• No loan repayment program

This is a strong opportunity for a pediatric-focused dentist looking for a four-day workweek, established patient volume, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to live and work in one of North Carolina’s most desirable coastal communities.