Dentist
Compensation
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Ral - Raleigh, NC 27603, 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
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 examinations, restorative treatments, and hygiene oversight for patients ages 1–20, while reviewing medical histories and treatment plans with parents or guardians. Maintain accurate digital records and collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and other dentists to deliver patient care.
Requirements
An active North Carolina dental license, or eligibility to obtain one, is required, along with general dentistry experience and strong clinical and communication skills. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required; new graduates are encouraged to apply and mentorship is available.
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 80% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)419 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in North Carolina | 198 active | 5,642 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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Benefits & Perks
26 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$230k-$400kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Raleigh
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $369k
- Typical market rent
- $1,572/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.