Lead General Dentist
Lafayette, LA
About the Opportunity
BRAND NEW practice opening December 2026 in Lafayette, LA seeking a Lead General Dentist to step into a key clinical leadership role. This practice operates under a private practice model with strong operational infrastructure, advanced technology, and a clear pathway to partnership or ownership.
The office supports a collaborative, high-performing clinical environment focused on comprehensive patient care and long-term outcomes.
Position Overview
The Lead Dentist will provide comprehensive general dentistry while helping guide clinical standards, patient outcomes, and team performance. This role includes mentorship with an experienced owner doctor and long-term growth into equity or ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry services (restorative, surgical, preventive)
- Diagnose and treatment plan across a full scope of procedures
- Maintain high clinical standards focused on patient outcomes and experience
- Collaborate with in-house providers and specialists
- Utilize advanced technology to improve efficiency and outcomes
- Support practice growth, leadership, and team development
Practice Highlights
- 12 Operatories
- EPIC software
- 1 front office (Operations Manager), 2 dental assistants, one hygienist
- Full-scope dentistry including: Same-day crowns (CAD/CAM), Implants, Root canals, Extractions and wisdom teeth, Periodontics, Cosmetic dentistry (veneers, whitening)
- Advanced technology environment
- New patients already scheduled in advance for incoming provider
Schedule
- Mon : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tue : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wed : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thu : 8:00 – 5:00 PM
- Fri : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- No weekends
Compensation & Benefits
- $250,000 – $400,000+ annual earning potential (production-based)
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation assistance available
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Extensive continuing education support
- Partnership/ownership opportunity with profit-sharing potential
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited program
- Active or eligible Louisiana dental license
About Lafayette, LA
Lafayette offers a strong cultural environment with music, food, festivals, and outdoor recreation. The area provides a growing patient base with consistent demand and a high quality of life.
Reference #: (26017)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $250,000.00 - $500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
