What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead General Dentist Full-Time Kingwood TX position at Star Dental Partners?
Opportunity: Lead General Dentist – Full‑Time Employee with benefits
Location: Chris E Perkins DDS & Associates 611 Rockmead Dr Suite 400, Kingwood, TX 77339
Schedule: M 8a-5p | Tu 7a-4p | W 8a-5p |Th 7a-3p | F 8a-2p
Website: https://www.chriseperkinsdds.com/
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist to step into a full‑time leadership role at a well‑established, high‑quality private practice in Kingwood, Texas. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician looking to lead clinically, shape the future of the practice, and transition into long‑term practice leadership.
The incoming dentist will work alongside the founding provider, Dr. Chris E. Perkins, who will gradually reduce his clinical schedule beginning October 2026 and fully retire by December 2026, creating a clear path to full clinical leadership
Opportunity Highlights
- Full‑time leadership role with autonomy and long‑term succession potential
- Established, loyal patient base with strong demand for comprehensive care
- Mentorship and transition support from a highly credentialed retiring dentist
- Consistent schedule supporting work‑life balance
- Located approximately 30 minutes northeast of Houston with easy highway access
Chris E Perkins DDS & Associates supported by Star Dental Partners -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.
- Respectful, stable office environment — Teams are collaborative, experienced, and treated with professionalism. Dentists are viewed as leaders within the office.
- Reasonable expectations and pacing — Schedules are designed to support quality care, not rushed dentistry or burnout.
- Transparency and fairness — Expectations, scheduling, and compensation are communicated clearly and consistently, without moving targets.
- Collaboration is optional, not imposed — Clinical input and mentorship are available when helpful, while independence is respected at every career stage.
While additional infrastructure exists to support the practice operationally, the culture, patient care, and clinical approach remain rooted in traditional private practice values. Dentists who appreciate autonomy, ethical care, and a respectful work environment tend to do well—and stay—here.
Employee benefits
- Industry leading compensation with a clear, transparent pay structure
- Initial guarantee
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Company Sponsored Continuing Education (CE) program
- Professional spending allowance
- Vacation time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life, disability, and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional coverage: pet insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans, and…more
- Lead clinical care delivery and treatment planning
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry to an established patient base
- Support and collaborate with clinical and operational team members
- Maintain high standards of quality, efficiency, and patient experience
- Serve as a clinical leader within a private practice culture with DSO‑support
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- 5 years of clinical dental experience practicing in the United States required
- AEGD/GPR residency a plus
- Demonstrated history of strong, sustained monthly production performance
- Strong desire for leadership, longevity, and practice ownership‑style responsibility
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship
Lead with autonomy and enjoy real work‑life balance—just minutes from Houston
Chris E. Perkins, DDS (Retiring December 2026)
- Member: ADA, TDA, Houston District Dental Society, AGD
- Diplomate: International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Fellowship/Diplomate distinctions with AAID, ABOI/ID, and Misch International Implant Institute
The incoming dentist will benefit from direct mentorship during a planned transition with a highly credentialed clinician.
Candidates should be confident in comprehensive general dentistry, including:
- Crown & bridge
- Comprehensive treatment planning
- Cosmetic dentistry (veneers, anterior esthetics, smile design)
- Surgical extractions (preferred)
- Implant placement (desired)
- Molar endodontics (desired )
Following a structured transition and mentorship period, the practice will enter its next chapter with refreshed branding—offering the incoming dentist the opportunity to help define the identity, culture, and long-term direction of the practice.
Why Kingwood
Kingwood is a master‑planned community offering a strong quality of life, excellent schools, and greenbelt trails — approximately 30 minutes northeast of Houston, providing easy access to the metro area without daily urban congestion.
Apply today to join our Team or to learn more about our practice visit: https://www.chriseperkinsdds.com/
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