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Aspen Dental
Lexington, South Carolina

Oral Surgeon-DDS/DMD

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

At Aspen Dental, we put you first, so you can take your career to new heights. Our best-in-class learning, and development opportunities help you stay on the leading edge of oral care. Our competitive compensation and flexible scheduling will help you thrive. And we take care of your business and administrative tasks, so you can focus on what you do best: treating patients.

As an Aspen Dental Oral Surgeon, you’ll have the opportunity and flexibility to travel to multiple offices in your designated area, performing advanced surgical procedures with state-of-the-art technology and equipment. You’ll benefit from the support and resources of a nationwide network of experts, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package. You’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to improving oral health for everyone.

Salary

  • Benefits of being part of the AspenOne Team
  • Ability to earn up to 40% higher than the national average earning potential for Oral Surgeons*
  • Ideal case selection in your own, exclusive territory with 100% clinical autonomy over a built-in network of patient referrals
  • Business and administrative support to handle scheduling, billing, and other operational procedures
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including your own equipment and fully equipped operatories

Access to hundreds of hours of FREE continuing education courses, as well as access to an instant peer network of Specialists

Benefits for full- and part-time opportunities, including a comprehensive package that includes medical, paid time off, health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan for full-time positions.

  • A generous reimbursement program for mileage and hotel expenses
  • Zero non-competes, so you have the autonomy and flexibility to build a career that works for your lifestyle

How You’ll Succeed

Assume quality of care for patients with wide spectrums of oral and maxillofacial health problems while adhering to the highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism.

Perform the diagnosis and surgical treatments of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the head and mouth.

Maintain affiliation with professional groups, dental associations and dental societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the local community.

Qualifications

  • Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school
  • Certification from The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery required

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

*Offers vary by location

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and surgically treat diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the functional and aesthetic aspects of the head and mouth. Provide high-quality care for patients with a wide range of oral and maxillofacial health problems and represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the local community.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oral SurgeryOral and Maxillofacial DiagnosisSurgical TreatmentPatient CareDental EthicsHard and Soft Tissue SurgeryPatient Referral Management

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $385k (middle half $255k–$500k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in South Carolina122 active5,633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision
401(k) Savings Plan
Free Continuing Education
Mileage and Hotel Reimbursement
No Non-Compete
100% Clinical Autonomy

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,788/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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