Orthodontist
Listed compensation
$300k
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Job Description
Traveling Orthodontist- 3 days per month**
Traveling between Wilson, Fayetteville and Hope Mills, NC.
DECA Dental Group | Ideal Dental is a Dallas-based, clinician founded and clinician-led, dental service organization that has been delivering high-quality, affordable dental care to patients since 2008. We are actively expanding its footprint coast to coast under the brand Ideal Dental.
Ideal’s culture is founded on a patient-centric model. Our model of providing a Clinical Board of doctors to mentor and develop new team members is a differentiating factor key to our success. We heavily invest in continuing education opportunities to ensure we provide the highest quality of dentistry.
With over 50,000 5-star guest reviews, the company cares deeply about its brand and the guest experience. The company is guided by its vision to be the premier provider of all dental services under one roof while being the first choice for dentists and staff seeking a partner for growth, innovation, and learning. For additional information visit, decadental.com or myidealdental.com.
We are looking for an exceptional Orthodontist committed to providing high-quality dentistry and excellent patient care to join our DECA Dental Group family. Our multi-specialty approach and comprehensive suite of services include general, orthodontic, surgical, cosmetic, and restorative dental treatments!
All practices are modern, fully digital and equipped with state-of-the-art technology treating majority fee-for-service and PPO patients.
Orthodontists working in our practices have the autonomy to focus on providing outstanding orthodontic care while letting the office staff manage all non-clinical aspects of running and growing a practice.
What Does Our Practice Offer?
- We supply state-of-the-art equipment, including iTero scanners, and fully digital practices.
- Majority PPO and Fee for service patient base.
- 100% clinical autonomy and strong internal referral base.
- Dedicated Specialty team including orthodontic assistants and orthodontic managers
- Guaranteed minimum compensation plus case start bonus!
- DECA full-time Orthodontist’s average income is $300,000+ per year
Ownership opportunities for candidates who are interested in continued personal, professional, and financial growth!
Requirements
- Ability to travel to multiple offices with their personal orthodontic support team
- Establish and grow long-term patient and team relations
- Provide traditional and Invisalign treatment to all ages
- Pursue lifelong clinical and practice management learning/education
Assume quality of care for patients while adhering to the highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism
Qualifications
- DDS/DMD from an accredited university
- Completion of Orthodontist Residency Program
- Active or Pending State Dental Board License
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality orthodontic care, including traditional and Invisalign treatments, to patients of all ages across multiple office locations. Collaborate with a dedicated specialty team while maintaining clinical autonomy and fostering long-term patient relationships.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthodontics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $318k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Ideal Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 32 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $300k | Dentist median $375k (middle half $260k–$400k)49 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$318k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in North Carolina | 207 active | 5,735 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment207 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Ideal Dental | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index32 active listings |
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