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Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
Charlotte, North Carolina

Associate Dentist - Medicaid | Charlotte, NC

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

General Dentist – Charlotte, NC

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a compassionate and comprehensive General Dentist to lead our established Charlotte practice as the solo provider. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys autonomy, values serving the community, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a high-demand, Medicaid-focused office.

Why Join Us?

  • Established patient base with strong demand
  • Solo provider opportunity with clinical autonomy
  • Fully supported by an experienced team
  • High-volume environment with excellent earning potential
  • Opportunity to provide comprehensive care and build long-term patient relationships
  • Doctor-owned and doctor-led organization

What You’ll Do

  • Provide comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages
  • Perform exams, restorative procedures, extractions, crowns, dentures, and other bread-and-butter dentistry
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and educate patients on their oral health
  • Collaborate with a dedicated clinical and administrative team to ensure excellent patient care
  • Serve a predominantly Medicaid patient population while making a lasting impact in the community

If you’re looking for the opportunity to lead your own practice, build relationships with patients, and serve the Charlotte community alongside a supportive organization, we’d love to connect.

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active North Carolina dental license (or eligibility for licensure)
  • Current BLS certification
  • Experience with Medicaid or community-focused dentistry is a plus
  • Strong communication skills and a patient-centered philosophy
  • Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • CE allowance
  • 401(k)

Key Responsibilities

Lead an established Charlotte practice as the solo provider, delivering comprehensive dental care to a predominantly Medicaid patient population. Responsibilities include performing exams, restorative procedures, and developing individualized treatment plans while collaborating with a clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school and possess an active North Carolina dental license. Current BLS certification is required, and experience with community-focused or Medicaid dentistry is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

General DentistryTreatment PlanningPatient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist - Medicaid | Charlotte, NC 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 Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 82% 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
26%
Visa sponsorship
19%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

Medical Practices
Cary, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Malpractice Coverage
CE Allowance
401(k)