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PDS Health
Waxhaw, North Carolina

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160,000–$390,000 annually

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Associate Dentist

At PDS Health, we’re leading integrated healthcare with a patient centric approach. The Associate Dentist role is an exceptional opportunity for recent dental graduates and experienced professionals alike to deliver high-quality care, grow their careers, and receive mentorship from Owner Dentists. With advanced technology, CE, and a collaborative environment, this role supports clinicians committed to excellent patient outcomes and clinical growth.

About PDS Health

PDS Health fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a leading integrated healthcare organization, we empower providers with a robust platform, advanced tools, mentorship, Continuing Education (CE), and ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • As an Associate Dentist, you will:
  • Provide high-quality comprehensive dental care, prioritizing patient comfort and outcomes.
  • Partner with Owner Dentists for coaching and mentorship.
  • Expand your skills with extensive CE opportunities.
  • Collaborate with in-house specialists to deliver the best patient outcomes possible.
  • Use advanced technology, including CAD/CAM, CBCT, AI saliva screening, and EPIC health records.
  • Align with the Owner Dentist on clinical standards and patient outcomes.

Why Work at PDS Health?

  • Mentorship from experienced professionals.
  • Access to 600+ hours of CE.
  • State-of-the-art, digitized practices.
  • Collaboration with integrated healthcare providers.
  • Clear path to practice ownership.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive earnings ($160,000–$390,000 annually).
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) with company contributions and malpractice insurance.
  • Apply Today

If you’re ready to advance your career, deliver exceptional patient care, and join a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Requirements

This role is open to both recent dental graduates and experienced professionals. Candidates must be committed to clinical growth, patient-centric care, and utilizing advanced dental technologies.

Key Skills

Clinical mentorship

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 78% 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 ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $292k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 17 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
19%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Waxhaw

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$458k
Typical market rent
$2,582/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
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 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About PDS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Henderson, Nevada
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive earnings ($160,000–$390,000 annually)
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company contributions
Malpractice insurance
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Access to 600+ hours of CE
State-of-the-art, digitized practices
Collaboration with integrated healthcare providers