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Beacon Oral Specialists
North Charleston, South Carolina

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

DentalFull-Time

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Job Description

ORAL and Maxillofacial Surgeon - Associate Leading to Partnership

Hehr Oral Surgery

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Join our thriving full-scope practice as we expand into an attractive new location in the Charleston, SC metro area. Practice in state-of-the-art facilities with a highly skilled and supportive team.

Enjoy peer mentorship and collaboration with Dr. Jason Hehr as well as comprehensive operational and marketing support, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Experience a positive work-life balance in the beautiful Charleston area, a wonderful place to work and live.

Key Opportunity Highlights

  • Competitive Base Salary + Significant Collections-Based Compensation
  • Generous Signing Bonus, Stipend During Residency, and Relocation Assistance.
  • Partnership Opportunity – clear and defined pathway to partnership.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, 401k match, vacation, CE allowance, and malpractice insurance.
  • Collaborative Surgeon Community offering mentorship, best practice sharing, and peer support.
  • Clinical Independence and Empowerment with the full support of our highly experienced oral surgery focused support team, allowing you to focus on exceptional patient care and referral relationships. Direct marketing program to further enhance your referral base.
  • Access to the Full Complement of Digital and Technological Advancements in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for an elevated standard of care.
  • Positive Work/Life Balance with full business and administrative support and no required hospital call.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • Valid dental license in South Carolina
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on patient care

About Hehr Oral Surgery

Hehr Oral Surgery is a thriving, full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery practice dedicated to providing excellent patient care. Based in beautiful Charleston, SC and with exciting plans for expansion, we offer an exceptional environment designed to support new surgeons as they build a successful and fulfilling career.

Charleston, SC | Desirable Community to Work and Live

Charleston, SC, is a vibrant and picturesque city that offers an exceptional quality of life. Known for its historic charm, stunning coastal views, and warm Southern hospitality, Charleston boasts a thriving economy, excellent schools, and a high standard of living.

The city features world-class dining, abundant outdoor activities, and a rich arts and culture scene. With its mild climate, beautiful beaches, and welcoming community, Charleston is an ideal place for professionals and families alike to live, work, and thrive.

Residents (at any training phase, PGY 2-6) and experienced surgeons are encouraged to apply.

Hehr Oral Surgery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Key Responsibilities

The associate surgeon will provide full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgical care in a state-of-the-art facility. They will collaborate with the existing team and participate in a defined pathway to partnership.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical proceduresInterpersonal skillsReferral 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Beacon Oral Specialists a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (Dental) — ranked against 286 active Surgery (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Surgery Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 4 employers

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$20k
1
$400k
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$480k
3
$605k-800k
1
$800k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 4 employers

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1-2
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

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$500k-$800k
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$576k-$768k
#3

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$576k-$768k
#4

Maitland- Oral Surgeon

$575k-$765k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Surgery (Dental) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 286 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in North Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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

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About Beacon Oral Specialists

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Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus
Stipend During Residency
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k Match
Vacation
CE Allowance