Oral Surgeon

DentistFull-Time

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Job Description

Oral Surgeon

Wave Dental Specialists | Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia

Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Start Date

Wave Dental Specialists is looking for an Oral Surgeon to join our brand-new, state-of-the-art multi-specialty dental clinic in the heart of Buckhead.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern specialty practice with a collaborative team, advanced technology, and a strong focus on providing an exceptional patient experience.

The Opportunity

  • Full-time or part-time available
  • Brand-new, state-of-the-art facility
  • Located in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta
  • Collaborative multi-specialty practice
  • Modern technology and clinical environment
  • Opportunity to build and grow your patient base
  • Work alongside an experienced dental and specialty team
  • Start in approximately 30–60 days, with the ability to start sooner

Requirements

  • Must have completed an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency following dental school
  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia
  • Strong clinical and communication skills
  • Commitment to providing exceptional patient care

Why Join Us?

If you're looking for an opportunity to practice in a beautiful, brand-new facility while being part of a growing multi-specialty team, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Oral Surgeon opportunity in Buckhead!

Requirements

  • Education and Training
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine.
  • State license and malpractice insurance.
  • Additional experience, certifications, or licensing may be required.
  • Strong computer skills and experience with healthcare databases and applications.
  • Willingness to comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding dental and health care.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to keep detailed records.
  • Comprehensive and current knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics.
  • Patience when dealing with patients and staff.
  • Ability to communicate with patients regarding their health and care.
  • Great problem solving
  • FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
  • Reports to: Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

The Oral Surgeon will perform surgical procedures and provide exceptional patient care within a state-of-the-art multi-specialty dental clinic. They will collaborate with an experienced dental team to build and grow their patient base while maintaining detailed clinical records.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Oral surgeryClinical diagnosticsRecord keepingHealthcare database management

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Wave Dental Specialists Atlanta compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $375k (middle half $275k–$500k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Georgia18 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Georgia187 active5,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment187 active listings, Nov 2026
New Surgery listings777 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+54%)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. Georgia figures use all dentists: too few Georgia Surgery postings state pay.

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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

Full-time or part-time available
Brand-new state-of-the-art facility
Collaborative multi-specialty practice
Modern technology
Opportunity to build and grow patient base

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,942/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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