Associate Dentist
Compensation
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Job Description
Associate Dentist – Advanced Dental Center of Florence
2214 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501
Advanced Dental Center of Florence is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join our established, comprehensive dental practice. We are a patient-centered, multi-provider office that values quality care, clinical autonomy, and professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded clinician who wants to work in a collaborative setting with a consistent schedule, strong compensation, and access to advanced procedures.
Whether you are an experienced dentist or earlier in your career with residency training, this role offers the support, resources, and patient flow to help you thrive.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a friendly, dependable provider who is confident in, or motivated to expand in, the following areas:
- General and restorative dentistry (crown and bridge, fillings, preventive care)
- Endodontics (especially molar root canals)
- Implant placement and restoration (preferred or strong willingness to learn)
- Clear aligner therapy and orthodontics (preferred or open to training)
- Extractions and other bread-and-butter procedures
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited residency program (AEGD or GPR)
- Strong communication skills and a patient-first approach
- Team-oriented mindset and desire for long-term growth
- Implant, ortho, or endo experience is a plus but not required
Work Schedule: This is a part-time position that has the potential to transition to full-time.
Office Hours
- Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- The associate will be expected to work until 7:00 PM on either Wednesday or Thursday each week
Compensation and Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- $3,000 annual CE reimbursement
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mentorship available in implants, endodontics, orthodontics, and case planning
- Modern digital office with experienced support staff
- Why Choose Florence, South Carolina?
- Florence offers small-city charm with excellent quality of life and easy access to both outdoor recreation and major cities.
- Located 1.5 hours from Myrtle Beach and 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Low cost of living and great housing options
- Excellent public and private schools
- Thriving downtown with restaurants, coffee shops, and cultural attractions
- Convenient to Charlotte, Charleston, and Columbia
Whether you are looking for professional advancement, lifestyle balance, or both, Florence is a great place to call home.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including restorative procedures, endodontics, and implant services. They are expected to maintain a patient-centered approach while working collaboratively within a multi-provider office setting.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited residency program, such as AEGD or GPR. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)404 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in South Carolina | 128 active | 5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | South Carolina healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 573 in the last 30 days | 403 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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