Dentist, $50,000 Signing Bonus
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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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Join Cornerstone Dentistry — Where Your Future Is Full of Possibility!
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $350k (middle half $288k–$363k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentistry listings in North Carolina | 46 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in North Carolina | 228 active | 5,916 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | North Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment228 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 241 in the last 30 days | 191 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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