What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at SMILE STARTERS?
Job Title: Associate Dentist (General Practice – Pediatrics/Young Adults)
Overview:
This position allows you to earn like a practice owner, yet live like an employee. Our well-established, modern practice is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join our team. We are a general practice providing comprehensive care to children and young adults through age 20 in a newly updated facility. This is a multi-dentist office supported by an experienced team of auxiliary staff.
As an Associate, you’ll focus fully on your clinical skills without the administrative responsibilities of running a practice. The position is production-based, offering exceptional earning potential and benefits. You’ll be providing routine exams, general restorative treatment, and hygiene checks 4–5 days per week. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required, and new graduates are welcome.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dental care to pediatric and young adult patients across a wide range of needs
- Conduct routine exams, restorative treatment, and hygiene checks
- Review medical histories with patients and parents/guardians
- Accurately maintain patient chart notes and records
- Collaborate with fellow dentists and clinical staff in a group setting
- Support the practice team with additional duties as assigned
Ideal Candidate
- Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Efficient and able to manage a busy patient schedule
- Thrives in a team-oriented environment
- Enjoys working with children and young adults
- Brings a professional, friendly demeanor with excellent bedside manner
- Positive attitude and enjoys a bright, welcoming practice setting
Qualifications
- Active North Carolina Dental License (required)
- Experience in general dentistry; pediatric experience preferred but not required
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care
Compensation & Benefits
- Production-based compensation model with exceptional earning potential
- Full-time schedule (4–5 days per week)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to practice in a collaborative, modern environment with an established patient base
Ideal Candidate
- Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Efficient and able to manage a busy patient schedule
- Thrives in a team-oriented environment
- Enjoys working with children and young adults
- Brings a professional, friendly demeanor with excellent bedside manner
- Positive attitude and enjoys a bright, welcoming practice setting
Qualifications
- Active North Carolina Dental License (required)
- Experience in general dentistry; pediatric experience preferred but not required
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care