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Smile Starters Dental
Raleigh, North Carolina

Part Time Associate Dentist

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Job Description

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Job Location: Ral - Raleigh, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Title: Associate Dentist (General Practice – Pediatrics/Young Adults) Overview: Part Time Opportunity This position allows you to earn like a practice owner, yet live like an employee.

Our well-established, modern practice is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join our team. We are a general practice providing comprehensive care to children and young adults through age 20 in a newly updated facility. This is a multi-dentist office supported by an experienced team of auxiliary staff.

As an Associate, you’ll focus fully on your clinical skills without the administrative responsibilities of running a practice.

The position is production-based, offering exceptional earning potential and benefits. You’ll be providing routine exams, general restorative treatment, and hygiene checks. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required, and new graduates are welcome.

Key

Responsibilities

Provide dental care to pediatric and young adult patients across a wide range of needs Conduct routine exams, restorative treatment, and hygiene checks Review medical histories with patients and parents/guardians Accurately maintain patient chart notes and records Collaborate with fellow dentists and clinical staff in a group setting Support the practice team with additional duties as assigned Ideal Candidate Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn Efficient and able to manage a busy patient schedule Thrives in a team-oriented environment Enjoys working with children and young adults Brings a professional, friendly demeanor with excellent bedside manner Positive attitude and enjoys a bright, welcoming practice setting

Qualifications

Active North Carolina Dental License (required) Experience in general dentistry; pediatric experience preferred but not required Strong clinical and communication skills Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care Compensation & Benefits Production-based compensation model with exceptional earning potential Full-time schedule (4–5 days per week) Comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to practice in a collaborative, modern environment with an established patient base Qualifications: Ideal Candidate Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn Efficient and able to manage a busy patient schedule Thrives in a team-oriented environment Enjoys working with children and young adults Brings a professional, friendly demeanor with excellent bedside manner Positive attitude and enjoys a bright, welcoming practice setting

Qualifications

Active North Carolina Dental License (required) Experience in general dentistry; pediatric experience preferred but not required Strong clinical and communication skills Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including routine exams and restorative treatments, to pediatric and young adult patients. They will also maintain accurate patient records and collaborate effectively with the clinical team in a group practice setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active North Carolina Dental License and possess strong clinical and communication skills. While pediatric experience is preferred, the role is open to new graduates who are adaptable and team-oriented.

Key Skills

Pediatric dentistryPatient chartingCompassionate careTeam collaborationTime management

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% 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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Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
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 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Smile Starters Dental

Dentists
Charlotte, North Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
New Grads Welcome
Pediatric Experience Preferred