Associate Dentist - Medicaid | Charlotte, NC
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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
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 Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)416 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in North Carolina | 210 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 213 in the last 30 days | 209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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