Oral Surgeon
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Job Description
Hunter Oral Surgery is a two doctor practice looking to add a motivated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to replace the Sr. Partner Doctor. The practice services range from wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and extractions. A new surgeon joining the practice can expect a 4-day per week schedule.
This location is just a short 50-minute drive from the famous Nashville, TN, and just south of bustling Franklin, TN! Southern TN living: Visit Columbia, TN!
Check out the office: Hunter Oral Surgery Doctor Benefits: Competitive Salary + Bonus Opportunity Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with competitive 401k match Employer-paid professional liability insurance Employer-paid association dues and licensures Continuing education allowance Relocation Bonus Reach out directly to learn more!
Jennifer.Fallscheer@sdbmail.com Requirements DMD or DDS Completed education in an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program Residents are welcome to apply!
Key Responsibilities
The Oral Surgeon will perform a range of procedures including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and extractions. The role involves replacing the senior partner doctor in a two-doctor practice setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree and have completed an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program. Residents are encouraged to apply for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Columbia
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $360k
- Typical market rent
- $1,576/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.3
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.