Associate Dentist
Compensation
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Patients remember how you made them feel long after the appointment ends. At Wendell Family Dentistry, we’ve built a reputation on care that’s personal, consistent, and high-quality. We’re looking for a part-time Associate Dentist who values those relationships as much as we do — and who’s ready to grow with a practice that patients genuinely trust.
- What You’ll Walk Into
- Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (team huddle at 7:40 AM, because we like to start together)
- Fridays: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM (team huddle at 6:40 AM, coffee encouraged)
- Who You’ll Be Here
You’ll be more than “the dentist.” You’ll be the one kids wave to in the grocery store, the one who gets grandparents smiling, and the one families trust with their everyday care.
Skills That Will Help You Shine Here
- DDS/DMD (of course!)
- Confidence with general dentistry across all ages — especially kiddos
- Restorative dentistry as your bread and butter
- Bonus points if you’re comfortable with same-day crowns, extractions, dentures, and implants
- A good communicator and a team player (no solo heroes — we’re in this together)
- What You’ll Get Back
- A competitive pay model built for stability and growth
- CE reimbursement so you keep learning (and bringing cool new skills to the chair)
- The peace of mind that comes with working in a practice where patients stick around for life
Why Us?
Because we’re not trying to be the biggest practice. We’re trying to be the practice where patients and team members feel seen, heard, and cared for. And when you show up here, you’re not just another dentist — you’re part of the fabric of Wendell.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, personal dental care to patients of all ages within a family practice setting. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure consistent patient experiences and effective clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Must hold a DDS or DMD degree and possess confidence in general and restorative dentistry. Candidates should be effective communicators and team players who are comfortable working with pediatric patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)416 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in North Carolina | 205 active | 5,803 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment205 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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