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Advanced Dental Center
Florence, South Carolina

Associate Dentist

DentistPart-Time

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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 dentistryImplant restorationPatient care

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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)404 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in South Carolina128 active5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onSouth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings573 in the last 30 days403 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 19 employers
CME allowance
68% this job
401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Visa sponsorship
14%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

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About Advanced Dental Center

Benefits & Perks

$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

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,613/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.8
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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