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Ideal Dental
Hope Mills, North Carolina

General Dentist

DentalIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$500k

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Job Description

  • Part Time- Fridays only** Occassional Saturday as needed
  • General Dentist - Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters
  • HIGH INCOME potential - earn up to $250,000-$500,000+ per year!
  • PRODUCTION-based compensation model + Practice Ownership Opportunity!

As a General Dentist at Ideal Dental, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to both our patients and dental team. You’ll be empowered with the training, tools, and resources to advance your career while making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Every day, you’ll help create beautiful smiles and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

We are a clinician founded, clinician-led™, dental service organization that has been delivering high-quality, dental care to patients since 2008. We heavily invest in 100+ hours continuing education opportunities in all aspects of dentistry including Invisalign and practice management.

With over 50,000 5-star guest reviews, the company cares deeply about its brand and the Ideal 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.

This position is a perfect chance to join a fast-growing practice with future potential to participate in a joint venture ownership opportunity at one of our sought-after retail locations!

What Does Our Practice Offer?

Clinical autonomy and support – in all aspects of HR, Marketing, and Operational Support

Ownership opportunities for candidates who are interested in continued personal, professional, and financial growth - continue to practice without taking on any additional operational burdens!

Our award-winning doctor training program is one of the best learning programs in the nation! You will be provided with industry-leading clinical mentorship, training, and education.

Our Clinical Advisory Board and Board-Certified Specialists provide our general dentists with the training to do ALL procedures from molar endo, surgical extractions, Invisalign, implant dentistry, and much more!

We supply state-of-the-art equipment, including iTero scanners at select practices, fully digital practices, and robust online dashboards to help with case acceptance.

PPO and Fee for Service Guests with 10-15% HIGHER reimbursement rates allowing for maximum income potential.

What Are the Perks and Benefits?

% of production, including fully paid lab expenses.

  • Ownership Opportunities
  • Free in-house 100+hrs CE courses, including Invisalign Certification
  • One-on-one training and mentorship
  • Competitive health benefits
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Accident coverage
  • 401K

Requirements

  • Establishing and growing long-term guest and team relations
  • Providing mostly fee-for-service and PPO guests with a wide range of general and cosmetic dentistry, including crowns, bridges, molar endo, and Invisalign
  • Pursuing lifelong clinical learning and education with a collaborative group of doctors

Assuming the quality of care for guests while adhering to the highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism

At Ideal Dental, we’re dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of our guests and our team. We foster a supportive, positive environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and enjoy their work. Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will provide high-quality dental care, including restorative and cosmetic procedures, to patients in a supportive clinical environment. They will also focus on building long-term patient relationships and collaborating with a team of doctors to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

General dentistryMolar endodonticsPatient relations

General Dentistry Career Context

Ideal Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 34 active listings.

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 49% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$375k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $398k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
26%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Hope Mills

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,675/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
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 · Fayetteville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ideal Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

High income potential
Production-based compensation
Practice ownership opportunity
100+ hours CE courses
Invisalign Certification
One-on-one training and mentorship
Competitive health benefits
Long-term and short-term disability