General Dentist
Listed compensation
$275k-$425k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
General Dentist Associates Needed
Sign-on Bonus and Partnership potential for the right candidate!
About Lane & Associates: Welcome to Lane & Associates, where we love to make you smile! Our practice has 60+ locations across North Carolina and has been serving the patients in those communities since 1980.
We strive to provide first-class care and services including General Dentistry, Endodontics, Cosmetic, and Periodontics. Programs like our Baby Oral Exams, Child's First Dental Visit, and Sleep Apnea & TMJ treatment allow us to branch out even further.
With partners like NC Oral Surgery + Orthodontics, we can truly treat all of our patient's dental needs from infancy to adulthood.
Our company offers competitive compensation and benefits such as medical, dental, 401K. We also offer mentorship with dentists and specialists within our company through our ‘Doctor Is In’ program. With potential ownership opportunities, continuing education events throughout the year, and an in-house Marketing team, our practice has everything you need to succeed. Focus on what you love most, caring for patients, and let us handle the rest!
About the Job
Position Description: Lane and Associates Family Dentistry is one of the Largest Dental Practices in North Carolina and is looking for a stand-out full-time or part-time dentist to join our Land and Associates family.
The ideal candidate would be able to thrive in utilizing the latest dental technology and have great customer service skills, excellent treatment planning, and communication skills. Lane and Associates strive to provide supportive and encouraging teams for all our doctors.
We also encourage all dentists to be able to perform job duties independently. As a General Dentist, you will be responsible for performing dental examinations and treatment in a collaborative, patient-centric practice environment.
Other Duties Include
- Continuing education and leadership development opportunities are available and encouraged for this role.
- Excellent communication skills are required to maintain our group’s mission of providing the highest quality of patient service and asserting our position as a provider of choice in the communities we serve.
- We have a great team of experienced clinical and administrative staff in place and we are just looking for the missing puzzle piece.
Benefits Include
- Health insurance with FSA option
- Long & short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Dental care for immediate family
- CE reimbursement
- Relocation assistance for selected locations
- Mentorship Program within the practice
- Ownership/Partnership opportunities
- Company vehicle (based on travel necessity)
- Fun social media campaigns/giveaways
- Volunteer Opportunities with our Smile Squad
Requirements
- Accredited U.S. Dental Programs (DDS/DMD) with appropriate CEU Certifications
- Current state license must be held in good standing.
- A desire to uphold our motto and always help our patients smile!
Are you our missing puzzle piece? If so, visit lanedds.com or submit your CV to: hr@lanedds.com and apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist is responsible for performing dental examinations and treatments in a collaborative, patient-centric environment. They must maintain high-quality patient service while working effectively with clinical and administrative staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $371k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 34 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $275k–$425k | Dentist median $350k (middle half $300k–$375k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$371k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in North Carolina | 198 active | 5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% no call · 68% no weekends34 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment198 active listings, Nov 2026 |
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About Lane & Associates Family Dentistry
Benefits & Perks
Living in Winston-Salem
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $260k≈ 0.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,478/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.0
- 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 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.