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Guardian Dentistry Partners
Lenoir, North Carolina

Dentist, $50,000 Signing Bonus

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Location: Cornerstone Dentistry

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General Dentist | Cornerstone Dentistry | Lenoir, NC

A $50,000 SIGNING BONUS. UNLIMITED EARNING POTENTIAL. A TEAM THAT'S INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS.

Are you looking for more than just another dental associate position? Ready to take your career to the next level while enjoying an incredible quality of life?

Cornerstone Dentistry is looking for an exceptional General Dentist to join our amazing team in beautiful Lenoir, North Carolina!

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, outdoor adventure, and a welcoming community. And at Cornerstone Dentistry, you'll find a practice where you can truly thrive.

Why Cornerstone?

This is your opportunity to step into an established, family-focused practice where your clinical skills, professional goals, and personal growth matter.

You'll enjoy the freedom to practice dentistry your way, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the opportunity to build something meaningful for your future.

What's Waiting for You?

  • $50,000 Signing Bonus!
  • Unlimited earning potential
  • Strong monthly new-patient flow
  • Established, trusted family dentistry practice
  • Fee-for-service patient base
  • Modern digital office
  • Competitive health benefits starting at 30 hours per week
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • $1,500 annual continuing education allowance PLUS extensive in-house CE
  • Immediate 401(k) eligibility
  • Implant residency program opportunities

More Than a Practice. a Partner in Your Success.

We believe the best dentists are empowered, supported, and given room to grow. That's why we invest in YOU.

Here's How We Help You Succeed

  • A dedicated leadership team committed to your growth
  • A personalized doctor development plan tailored to your goals
  • Full clinical autonomy
  • Collaborative case reviews and ongoing professional development
  • Mentorship and resources to help you reach your full potential
  • A pathway to partnership with NO upfront investment!

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FLSA Status: Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality general dental care to patients within an established, family-focused practice. Collaborate with the leadership team to maintain clinical standards and participate in ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified dentists capable of managing a patient base in a fee-for-service environment. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and professional growth within a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dentistryPatient careTreatment planningDigital dentistryImplant dentistry

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $350k (middle half $288k–$363k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in North Carolina46 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in North Carolina228 active5,916 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-onNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment228 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings241 in the last 30 days191 the 30 days before (+26%)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. North Carolina figures use all dentists: too few North Carolina Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$240k
4
$240k-280k
8
$280k-320k
2
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 14 employers
CME allowance
65% this job
401k / retirement match
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Visa sponsorship
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#3

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Locum General Dentist

$234k-$312k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

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 Guardian Dentistry Partners

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Miami
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$50,000 Signing Bonus
Unlimited earning potential
Competitive health benefits starting at 30 hours per week
Paid malpractice insurance
$1,500 annual continuing education allowance PLUS extensive in-house CE
Immediate 401(k) eligibility
Implant residency program opportunities
Pathway to partnership with NO upfront investment

Living in Lenoir

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$249k
Median resident rent
$664/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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