Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Wilm - Wilmington, NC 28405Job Title: Associate Dentist (General Practice – Pediatrics/Young Adults)
Overview:
This position allows you to earn like a practice owner, yet live like an employee. Our well-established, modern practice is seeking a part-time Associate Dentist to join our team. We are a general practice providing comprehensive care to children and young adults through age 20 in a newly updated facility. This is a multi-dentist office supported by an experienced team of auxiliary staff.
As an Associate, you’ll focus fully on your clinical skills without the administrative responsibilities of running a practice. The position is production-based, offering exceptional earning potential and benefits. You’ll be providing routine exams, general restorative treatment, and hygiene checks 2 days per week, Monday and Tuesday. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required, and new graduates are welcome.
Key Responsibilities
Provide dental care to pediatric and young adult patients across a wide range of needs
Conduct routine exams, restorative treatment, and hygiene checks
Review medical histories with patients and parents/guardians
Accurately maintain patient chart notes and records
Collaborate with fellow dentists and clinical staff in a group setting
Support the practice team with additional duties as assigned
Ideal Candidate
Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
Efficient and able to manage a busy patient schedule
Thrives in a team-oriented environment
Enjoys working with children and young adults
Brings a professional, friendly demeanor with excellent bedside manner
Positive attitude and enjoys a bright, welcoming practice setting
Qualifications
Active North Carolina Dental License (required)
Experience in general dentistry; pediatric experience preferred but not required
Strong clinical and communication skills
Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care
Compensation & Benefits
Production-based compensation model with exceptional earning potential
Part-time schedule (2 days per week)
Opportunity to practice in a collaborative, modern environment with an established patient base
QualificationsIdeal Candidate
Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
Efficient and able to manage a busy patient schedule
Thrives in a team-oriented environment
Enjoys working with children and young adults
Brings a professional, friendly demeanor with excellent bedside manner
Positive attitude and enjoys a bright, welcoming practice setting
Qualifications
Active North Carolina Dental License (required)
Experience in general dentistry; pediatric experience preferred but not required
Strong clinical and communication skills
Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care