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Blue Ridge Health
Hendersonville, North Carolina

Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Blue Ridge Health is currently recruiting for a community minded Dentist to be part of our Dental team in Hendersonville, NC

What We Offer You

  • A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
  • 403(b) retirement account with company matching
  • Supplemental accident insurance available
  • 9 paid holidays per year
  • PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
  • Flexible Schedules Available

What You'll Do

  • Conduct thorough dental examinations and diagnose oral diseases and conditions.
  • Perform dental surgeries, restorative procedures, and cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening and prosthodontics.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's dental needs and health goals.
  • Provide pediatric dental care, ensuring a positive and reassuring experience for younger patients.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive dental care to maintain long-term oral health.
  • Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff to ensure efficient clinic operations.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and comply with all health and safety regulations.

What We're Looking For

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
  • Valid and current dental license to practice in the state of North Carolina.
  • Proven experience in general dentistry and restorative procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of dental care standards, infection control, and patient safety protocols.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and dental team members.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse patient population with varying dental needs.

About Blue Ridge Health

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will conduct thorough oral examinations, diagnose conditions, and perform various dental surgeries and restorative procedures. They are also responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and educating patients on preventive oral hygiene.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited school. A valid and current dental license to practice in North Carolina is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oral disease diagnosisPatient educationRecord keeping

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $350k (middle half $285k–$363k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in North Carolina209 active5,754 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings598 in the last 30 days409 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 15 employers
6
<$275k
9
$275k-320k
1
$340k
1
$400k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
73% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Visa sponsorship
20%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$300k-$500k
#2

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision
Company sponsored life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement account with company matching
Supplemental accident insurance
9 paid holidays per year
PTO and Personal Day accrual starting day 1
Flexible Schedules Available

Living in Hendersonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$420k
Typical market rent
$1,674/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
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 · Asheville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.