Associate General Dentist

Local Start Dental • Full-time • Durham, North Carolina, United States • 3w ago

About Us:

We are a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to improving access to dental care for underserved communities across North Carolina while advancing the clinical skills of dental professionals. Through our programs, partnerships, and education initiatives, we work to close gaps in care and elevate the quality of dentistry statewide.

What Makes Our Practice Different:

· We care for patients who are often “at the end of the line” and need comprehensive, realistic solutions

· Emphasis on long-term treatment planning over ideal-only dentistry

· Strong collaborative environment, including working alongside a prosthodontist

· Supportive, respectful, and team-driven culture

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and team-oriented General Dentist to join our nonprofit dental clinic. Our practice serves a unique and often underserved population—patients who have not received care in many years and are frequently in advanced stages of dental disease.

This role is ideal for a dentist who is hardworking, collaborative, and passionate about making a meaningful impact while delivering efficient, high-quality care.

Responsibilities:

· Provide comprehensive general dentistry, including diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative care, and extractions

· Deliver efficient, high-quality restorative treatment

· Develop decisive, practical treatment plans tailored to patients with complex needs and financial limitations

· Clearly educate patients on treatment options, with an emphasis on long-term, sustainable solutions

· Collaborate closely with clinical team members and specialists

· Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and staff

· Maintain a consistent standard of quality care while working at a productive pace

What We’re Looking For:

· Strong clinical skills in general dentistry

· Hardworking, proactive, and efficient in-patient care delivery

· Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work closely with a team

· Ability to make confident, timely clinical decisions

· Passion for serving underserved populations

· Strong interpersonal skills with both patients and staff

· Drama-free, respectful, and team-oriented personality

· Open to feedback and committed to growth

Required / Preferred Qualifications:

· DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school

· Active North Carolina dental license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date)

· Current CPR/BLS certification

· Experience in general dentistry with a focus on restorative and extraction-based care

· Experience treating underserved or high-need patient populations preferred

· Comfortable working in a team-based, collaborative clinical environment

· Willingness to comply with all North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners regulations and continuing education requirements

Our Expectations:

· Commitment to high-quality dentistry and continuous improvement

· Willingness to receive real-time feedback and adjust as needed

· Strong work ethic and reliability

· Positive contribution to a collaborative and respectful team environment

· Maintains clear, proactive communication with leadership and team members (“overcommunication”)

If you are looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a practice that truly changes lives—we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $750.00 - $1,000.00 per day

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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