Associate Dentist
Compensation
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Job Description
About Our Practice
At CarolinasDentist in Spring Lake, we care for our patients the way we’d want our own families to be treated. From the moment our patients first walk through our door to admiring the beautiful smile in the mirror when they leave, we make our patients feel comfortable, unique and compassionately cared for.
Our dedicated team in Spring Lake offers personalized treatment plans designed to meet our patients' specific dental needs.
Our highly trained and skilled dental clinicians at CarolinasDentist stay up to date on the latest advancements in dental care to ensure our patients enjoy excellent oral health and wear a beautiful smile for a lifetime.
We are growing!
“At Carolinas Dentist, we pride ourselves in delivering amazing patient care while maintaining a dynamic and fun culture. Our office treats our patients like family and highly values our patient relationships. We work hard and offer the most up-to-date procedures to provide comprehensive care.
Our team is an incredible group that works together to achieve the results we are looking for – smiling faces on our patients and our team!! We would love to have you join our office family!!”
We have an immediate full-time opening for a General Dentist at our successful, well-established Spring Lake NC practice! Explore this opportunity to join a highly skilled clinical staff who are passionate about providing quality care to their patients every day. Our partner doctors are committed to supporting mentorship and all necessary tools for your growth and development - this is a perfect opportunity for a talented Dentist to thrive!
Step Into
- $12,000 Stipend for Continuing Education
- Competitive Minimum Salary with Tremendous Earning Potential
- Cutting Edge Technology
- Strong, Established Flow of Patients
- Partnership and Ownership Opportunities
- No Non-Compete Clause
- Full Malpractice Coverage
Plus
- Mentorship from experienced partner doctors
- Marketing to fuel new patient growth and referrals
- Preferred insurance rates, supplies, and lab costs
- Support from other Carolinas Dentist leaders committed to your success
- Check us out in this short video! youtube.com
- If this resonates with you, please apply or just directly to Dennis, demilford@lightwavedental.com
Responsibilities
- Provide amazing care to our patients
- Work collaboratively and professionally with staff
- Bring a positive attitude to work every day.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with patients and parents
- Dedication to providing consistent, quality dental care
- Commitment to Continued Dental Education
- Desire to expand business knowledge
- DDS or DMD from accredited school
#LWDDentist
Benefits Offered
- Competitive Pay: Receive pay that matches your experience and performance.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Future Planning: Secure your financial future with our 401k retirement savings plan.
- Time for You: Paid time off and holidays to recharge.
- Growth and Learning: Unlock your potential with opportunities for professional development and growth.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% 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 $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)416 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in North Carolina | 202 active | 5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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