Full-Time Associate Dentist
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Job Description
We are a well-established, patient-centered dental group seeking an experienced General Dentist to join our Raleigh, NC practice. This is a full-time opportunity for a clinician who is confident in their skills, values autonomy, and is ready to step into a practice with an established patient base and consistent daily volume and comfortable seeing Medicaid.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry including exams, restorative, extractions, and preventive care
- Develop and present treatment plans with a focus on patient education and case acceptance
- Collaborate with a supportive clinical team in a well-equipped, organized practice environment
- Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence and outstanding patient experience
What We're Looking For
- DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school
- 3–10 years of clinical experience in a general dentistry setting
- Strong foundation in restorative and comprehensive dentistry
- Confidence in diagnosis, treatment planning, and case presentation
- A doctor who takes pride in their work and values long-term patient relationships
Compensation & Benefits
- Daily production guarantee during ramp period — protected income while you settle in
- Competitive percentage of adjusted production — your effort drives your earnings
- Continuing education allowance
- Malpractice coverage provided
- Supportive clinical and administrative team so you can focus on dentistry
Why This Opportunity
This is not a startup situation. You'd be joining an active practice with an existing patient base, a strong schedule, and the clinical autonomy to practice the way you were trained. We believe dentists do their best work when they're supported — not micromanaged.
If you're an experienced dentist looking for a practice where you can grow, produce at a high level, and be valued for your clinical skills, we'd like to connect.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a skilled dentist who is as comfortable with a molar endo as they are building lasting patient relationships. If you bring both clinical confidence and a genuine care for your patients, we'd love to meet you.
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental program
- Proficiency in molar endodontics
- Comfortable performing surgical extractions
- Strong general dentistry skillset across a broad scope of care
- A team-first attitude and genuine passion for patient care
- Active or eligible NC dental license
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dentistry services including exams, restorative work, extractions, and preventive care. Develop and present treatment plans while collaborating with a clinical team to ensure high-quality patient experiences.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess 3–10 years of clinical experience. Proficiency in molar endodontics and surgical extractions, along with an active or eligible North Carolina dental license, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Associate Dentist at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% 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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