Dentist
Associate Dentist Opportunity (New Grad / 2026 Resident) Summerville, SC (Charleston Metro)
Private Group Practice | Mentorship + Strong Start | Clear Path to Ownership
Graduating in 2026 (or finishing a GPR/AEGD)? This is a rare chance to launch your career in a busy, modern, multi-doctor private practice in Summerville, SC one of Charleston s fastest-growing suburbs with a defined pathway to long-term ownership through a planned buyout of an existing practicing partner.
You ll step into real patient demand, strong operational support, and a team that s built to help a new grad ramp confidently without sacrificing quality or autonomy.
The Opportunity
- Full-Time Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Start Date: Flexible for 2026 graduates / 2026 residents
- Clinical Scope: Comprehensive general dentistry with room to grow into advanced procedures as your confidence builds
- Mentorship: Supported ramp with experienced doctors + strong team systems (so you re not learning everything the hard way)
Compensation & Structure
Tiered Collections Compensation (99% RCM / Collections Rate):
- 30% of collections under $60,000
- 32% of collections $60,000 $80,000
- 34% of collections over $80,000
Daily Guarantee: $700/day for the first 90 days
No lab or supply fees (and no adjustments)
Employment Options:
- W-2 Employee
- 1099 Independent Contractor
- Service Member Model (1099 IC with access to group benefits)
Why This Is a Strong First Job for a 2026 Grad
- Real patient demand from Day 1 (not a slow build)
- Take over an established schedule with consistent production opportunity
- Operational + marketing support so you can focus on clinical growth
- Streamlined systems designed for efficiency and quality care
- Ownership track is real with intent to transition equity through partner buyout
About the Practice
- Modern, multi-doctor private practice with strong hygiene support
- Privately owned and operated
- Partnered with a doctor-led private group across 15 states
- Low turnover team culture collaborative, stable, and patient-focused
- Long-term opportunity to lead and grow within the practice after transition
Why Summerville (Suburban Charleston)
Summerville offers a high quality of life with easy access to Charleston s dining, beaches, and culture without the daily congestion and pricing of living downtown.
- Quick access to Charleston, the coast, and major employers
- Great local lifestyle: historic downtown, golf, trails, breweries, and parks
- Strong community growth and continued demand for quality dentistry
- A place that s ideal to build roots, build a patient following, and invest long-term
Ideal Candidate (2026 Focus)
- 2026 DDS/DMD graduate or 2026 GPR/AEGD completion
- Licensed (or eligible) in South Carolina
- Coachable, positive, and committed to becoming a strong comprehensive GP
- Interested in leadership and long-term ownership
- Strong communicator who values team culture and patient relationships
This is more than an associate role it s a structured launchpad into long-term leadership and ownership in a thriving Charleston-area practice.
Apply today to start a confidential conversation about your timeline, ramp, and future in Summerville.
