Associate Dentist
Compensation
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Job Description
Crabtree Valley Dental is seeking a part or full time dentist to join our growing practice. With more than 4,500 active patients, our team of highly skilled dentists utilize the best technology offered including
- CEREC
- WaveOne & Sybron Endo Systems iTero
- Multiple Implant kits including Astra Tech
- Pearl AI
- Planmeca CBCT
Intraoral Cameras
Located near Crabtree Valley Mall, the practice is nestled in a highly trafficked area with excellent visibility. As an associate dentist, you can expect an unmatched opportunity that includes more than 70 new patients per month on average and a same day dentistry emphasis to maximize access to care for patients.
The ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of experience with a passion for dentistry and a servant's heart. We believe strongly in treating our patients with the utmost compassion, care, and respect and seek only like-minded candidates.
Why Choose Us?
- 100% Clinical Autonomy
- Unmatched Business & Operational Support
- Established Patient Base with Proven Marketing Support to Drive Additional Growth
- Highly Productive, Collaborative and Skilled Support Staff
Competitive Compensation and Benefit Offerings Including
- Industry-leading Earnings Formula with uncapped Potential
- Paid Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Vacation Time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
- Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Short & Long Term Disability, Pet, and ADD Insurance
Responsibilities
Diagnose and Treat Oral Health Conditions
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry with full autonomy, including the option to perform advanced procedures
- Deliver exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
- Lead and collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth operations
- Maintain accurate records and comply with safety protocols
Qualifications
- DDS/DMD degree from U.S. accredited dental school or AEGD/GPR residency program
- Active & unrestricted North Carolina dental license
- Active Federal DEA and applicable certifications
- Three (3) or more years professional clinical experience preferred
- Practice Description
- Learn more here: crabtreevalleydental.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist at Star Dental Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 76% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)421 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in North Carolina | 210 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 213 in the last 30 days | 209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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