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Associate DentistMentorship Full-Scope Digital Practice Long-Term CareerFull-Time, Permanent Pinehurst, NC Collections-Based CompensationLocation Pinehurst, NCCompensation Collections-based percentage Practice runs 99% collections rateInsurance In-network with Delta Dental PremierCE Stipend $3,500 annually Designed to support your dental knowledge and skills.Benefits Group medical 401(k) In-house dental care Uniforms Contact drsallison@pinehurstdentist.com ABOUT ALLISON and ASSOCIATESAllison and Associates is a privately owned, full-scope digital dentistry practice with roots in Pinehurst going back to 1976 founded by Dr. Allisons father and led by Dr. Shannon Allison, DDS, FICOI, since 2003. A UNC School of Dentistry graduate (OKU, Class of 2001) with 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Allison practiced alongside her father for 22 years until his retirement in 2023. The teams average tenure is 15 years. We are not a DSO. We are not a production-driven environment. We are a clinician-led private practice built on one conviction: dental health and systemic health are inseparable.Dr. Allisons clinical scope is genuinely rare for private practice: ICOI Fellowship credentialed (Triangle Dental Institute, 2009), LANAP certified, AADSM Mastership in dental sleep medicine, trained in orofacial myofunctional therapy, and a UPenn mini residency graduate in endodontics (Zeiss PICO microscope). Proficient in CEREC, EXOCAD, InLab CAD design and InLab CAM manufacturing. We refer only for the most advanced cases everything else is handled in-house.We currently have one long-term associate on our team and are adding a second. This is a deliberate, long-term addition not a vacancy to fill.WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS DIFFERENT Collections-based compensation at a practice running 99% collections. Pre-treatment estimates on every case. Patient portion collected day of service. When you produce, you collect reliably, every time. In-network with Delta Dental Premier an established, loyal patient base with strong insurance infrastructure in place. Mentorship from a principal dentist with 25 years of experience across surgical, implant, restorative, cosmetic, sleep, periodontal laser, and digital disciplines who learned from a mentor herself. Full-scope in-house capability: restorative, endodontics, periodontics (LANAP), oral surgery, implantology, cosmetic, orthodontics, sleep medicine, sedation dentistry, and pediatric care. Sedation dentistry training incorporated within your first five years. ICOI Fellowship credentialing pathway supported through your $3,500 annual CE stipend with Dr. Allison as your direct clinical mentor. She has held Fellowship since 2009. Digital technology mastery CBCT, intraoral scanning, CEREC, EXOCAD, InLab CAD/CAM. You will understand digital dentistry from design through fabrication, not just as an end user. Business and leadership development alongside clinical mentorship: collections, overhead, case acceptance, team leadership, and patient experience design. Work-life balance is not a talking point here. It is how Dr. Allison runs her own life and her practice. Two respected long-term paths: distinguished senior associate or, when the time is genuinely right, a partnership conversation defined by merit and mutual readiness, never a fixed timetable.YOUR CAREER PATHWAY AT ALLISON and ASSOCIATESYears 13 Clinical Foundation and Core MasteryStructured onboarding alongside Dr. Allison and our existing associate. Side-by-side case reviews, guided treatment planning, progressively complex caseloads across all general and restorative disciplines. Competence is verified, not assumed.Years 35 Leadership Development and Sedation TrainingBusiness literacy introduced: collections, overhead, case acceptance, scheduling strategy, and team leadership. Sedation dentistry training incorporated during this window.Years 57 ICOI Fellowship Pathway and Mentored Implant ExposureActive pursuit of ICOI Fellowship or equivalent, supported through CE stipend. Dr. Allison Fellowship holder since 2009 provides direct mentorship. Implant case exposure builds under supervision before independent placement begins.Year 7 Full-Scope Credentialed IndependenceIndependent implant placement following ICOI credentialing. Full clinical autonomy across all categories including sedation.Beyond Senior Associate or Partnership Merit, Not a CalendarLong-term destination shaped by demonstrated excellence. Both paths are real, respected, and available at Allison and Associates.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORRequired DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school Active NC dental license or eligibility for licensure Genuine commitment to long-term association minimum 2 years Coachability the willingness to receive feedback without ego Strong patient communication and interpersonal skills Shared belief that dental health and systemic health are connectedPreferred (not required) CE engagement beyond minimum requirements Exposure to digital dentistry workflows Awareness of sedation dentistry, sleep medicine, laser therapy, or implantology Basic familiarity with dental practice financial conceptsCOMPENSATION and BENEFITSCompensation is collections-based. This practice maintains a collections rate at or above 99% not by accident, but by design. Every patient understands their financial responsibility before treatment begins. Their portion is collected the day of service. Pre-treatment estimates are completed on every case to prevent billing surprises and eliminate non-payment. In practical terms: when you produce, you collect.Collections rate: 99% consistentlyInsurance: Delta Dental Premier (in-network)Malpractice: Covered by practiceCE Stipend: $3,500 annually includes ICOI credentialing pathway supportSedation training: Practice-supported within first five yearsMedical insurance: Group plan providedRetirement: 401(k) planDental care: In-house, providedUniforms: ProvidedPTO / Holidays: Since compensation is collections-based, there are no PTO/Holiday paid days. The office does close every quarter plus some holidays for staff R and R.HOW TO APPLYSubmit directly to Dr. Allison at drsallison@pinehurstdentist.com1. Current CV or resume2. A personal cover letter in your own words, not a template. Tell us what draws you to this opportunity and what you are looking for in a mentor.3. Optional: CE certificates, cases, or clinical work you are proud ofLearn more about our practice and career pathway: www.pinehurstdentist.com/careersEvery application is reviewed personally by Dr. Allison. Expect a response within 5 business days.Allison and Associates Est. 1976 Pinehurst, NC drsallison@pinehurstdentist.com

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