Dentist
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Ral - Raleigh, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Associate Dentist (Pediatrics & Young Adults) North Carolina | Full-Time | Production-Based Comp Earn like an owner, live like an employee. Join our thriving, modern multi-dentist practice and step into a fully booked schedule from day one.
We handle the business operations so you can focus entirely on clinical excellence in a high-energy, positive environment. Position is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. What’s In It For You Exceptional Earning Potential: High-percentage production-based model with zero ceiling.
Clinical Autonomy: Focus 100% on patient care with zero administrative headaches. Modern Facility: Work in an updated, tech-forward office with experienced support staff. Robust Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement package. Work-Life Balance: Structured 4 day work week with no weekend burnout.
Your Clinical Focus Comprehensive Care: Provide exams, restorative treatments, and hygiene oversight for patients ages 1–20. Patient Advocacy: Review medical histories and treatment plans collaboratively with parents and guardians. Digital Charting: Maintain accurate, efficient patient records.
Team Collaboration: Partner with our skilled hygienists, assistants, and co-dentists to deliver top-tier care.
Who We Are
Looking For Child-Centric Focus: A warm, high-energy clinician who genuinely loves working with kids and teens. Efficiency: A fast-paced provider who thrives in a bustling, high-volume practice. Collaborative Spirit: An open-minded, team-oriented professional. Role
Requirements
Active North Carolina Dental License (or eligible to obtain). Pediatric experience is a plus, but not required. New graduates are highly encouraged to apply! We offer great mentorship.
Qualifications
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
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care including exams, restorative treatments, and hygiene oversight for patients aged 1-20. Collaborate with parents, guardians, and the clinical team to maintain accurate patient records and deliver high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active North Carolina Dental License or be eligible to obtain one. Strong clinical skills and a passion for working with children and young adults are required.
Key Skills
Pediatric Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
Living in Raleigh
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $372k
- Typical market rent
- $1,577/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 98.2
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.