Smile First Dental is looking for a compassionate, energetic Pediatric Dentist to join our growing team in Durham, North Carolina.
We are a privately owned pediatric dental practice focused on providing high-quality, positive dental experiences for children and their families. Our practice continues to grow, and we are looking for a doctor who wants to become an important part of our team and grow with us long term.
About Our Practice
Smile First Dental is an established, busy pediatric practice with a strong patient base, experienced clinical and administrative teams, and a focus on continuing to expand the services we can provide to our patients.
Our practice offers:
- Comprehensive pediatric dentistry
- Preventive and restorative care
- Nitrous oxide and sedation dentistry
- In office general anesthesia/hospital-based dentistry
- Early/interceptive orthodontics
- Invisalign First / Phase I and appropriate Phase II treatment
- Airway-focused pediatric dentistry
- Palatal expansion
- Digital technology and modern clinical systems
We are also actively planning for continued growth and future expansion.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Pediatric Dentist who is clinically confident, kind, team-oriented, and genuinely enjoys working with children and families.
Our ideal doctor:
- Has completed an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency
- Is a board certified Pediatric Dentist
- Holds or is eligible for a North Carolina dental license
- Is comfortable providing comprehensive pediatric dental treatment
- Communicates well with both children and parents
- Values teamwork and a positive office culture
- Is dependable, professional, and open to feedback
- Is interested in continued learning and professional growth
- Is comfortable treating a wide variety of pediatric patients and treatment needs
- Has an interest in sedation, hospital dentistry
Experience is welcome, but we are also open to the right new graduate who is looking for a supportive practice where they can develop clinically and professionally.
What We Offer
- Established and growing patient base
- Strong clinical and administrative support
- Experienced dental assistants and leadership team
- Modern pediatric dental practice
- Opportunity to provide a broad range of pediatric treatment
- Sedation and general anesthesia opportunities
- Opportunity to become involved in our growing Early Orthodontics & Airway program
- Mentorship and collaboration
- Continuing education and professional growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Long-term growth opportunities as the practice expands
Why Smile First?
We want our doctors to feel like they are part of the practice not simply coming in to see patients and leave.
We are building a team that values communication, collaboration, new ideas, continued education, and providing an excellent experience for both our patients and our staff.
As Smile First continues to grow, there may also be opportunities for increased leadership and involvement in future practice expansion for the right doctor.
Schedule
We are looking for someone wanting a part time position working 2 days a week.
Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience, schedule, and employment structure. Additional details regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from an accredited residency program
- North Carolina dental license or eligibility for licensure
- Current BLS certification
Apply
If you are a Pediatric Dentist looking for a practice where you can provide excellent care, work with a supportive team, and have the opportunity to grow with the practice, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume/CV through Indeed. We look forward to learning more about you!
Pay: $2,400.00 - $3,600.00 per week
Work Location: In person