Dentist Private Practice with Mentorship and a Pathway to Partnership
Listed compensation
$150k-$300k
The week · per this posting4-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Are you ready to take your dental career to the next level?
Now is the time to join Ammons Dental by Design—a thriving 6-location private practice serving patients of all ages across the Lowcountry.
We are not corporate dentistry. We’re a team that values growth, mentorship, and excellence in patient care.
What We Offer
- 4-day work week – enjoy work-life balance in beautiful Charleston, SC
- Modern office with 3D CBCT, digital scanner, 3D printer, implant system
- Defined partnership path to ownership
- Mentorship with one of the top implant doctors in the region
- Highly trained staff and a full-service dental practice
- Competitive pay: $150,000 – $250,000 per year + bonus opportunities
- Benefits: Health, dental, 401(k), paid time off
Job Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat dental conditions (cavities, gum disease, decay)
- Perform preventative and restorative care, including cosmetic procedures (veneers, whitening, etc.)
- Collaborate with assistants and hygienists for comprehensive care
- Educate patients on oral health and best practices
- Extract teeth and place implants when necessary
Requirements
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- State dental license in good standing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for patient care and lifelong learning
Location: Charleston, SC (Relocation required before start)
Learn more about us: ammonsdental.com
How to Apply
- Send your resume to cpowell@ammonsdental.com
- For a faster response, call/text 860-940-5792
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat dental conditions, providing preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care, as well as extractions and implant placement when needed. Collaborate with dental assistants and hygienists, and educate patients about oral health and care practices.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $240k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Charleston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $534k≈ 3.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,312/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 101.0
- 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 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.