Join us. Bring care. Break barriers. Change lives—one patient, one smile, one day at a time.
Introduction
Access Dental Care—a North Carolina statewide non‑profit—is seeking dentists who want to do more than practice dentistry. We are looking for mission‑driven providers willing to do what is necessary to deliver comprehensive care to patients with special healthcare needs, while also advocating for our profession, contributing to research, and educating other professionals on how to care for our unique patient population.
For over 25 years, Access Dental Care has redefined what compassionate, patient‑centered care looks like. Our nationally recognized mobile dental program brings high-quality dentistry directly to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, older adults, and individuals with complex health needs in group homes, skilled nursing facilities, PACE programs, and community settings across North Carolina. Every day is different. Every patient matters. Every provider makes a difference.
Pay: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
Requirements
- License & Certification: Licensed dentist, DEA Registration
Valid and unrestricted Dental License (DDS or DMD) in the state of North Carolina
DEA Certification: Current and active DEA License (Drug Enforcement Administration).
Job Description
Each of our dentists are responsible for serving a designated territory radius of up to one and a half hours from the "home base". We provide transportation to and from the "home base". Professional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Patient Care
- Foster a welcoming, respectful, and caring environment for patients and their loved ones.
- Provide treatment to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as older adults residing in long-term care facilities with sensitivity, professionalism, and clinical judgment.
- Manage and treat medically and behaviorally complex patients with sensitivity, professionalism, and clinical judgment.
- Develop and implement treatment plans to each patient's health, circumstances, and barriers to care - meeting them "where they are" with flexible and empathetic care.
- Skilled in behavioral management techniques (e.g., desensitization, positive reinforcement, or modified communication aids).
Clinical Leadership
- Lead by example as the clinical leader of a mobile dental team, including a hygienist and dental assistants.
- Support and mentor team members to deliver compassionate, safe, and effective care while adapting appropriately to special care settings.
Professional Standards
- Accurately complete and maintain detailed treatment notes and clinical documentation.
- Perform all duties with fiscal responsibility and efficient use of resources.
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality dental care that meets the standard of care in general dentistry.
Salary Details
Depending experience.
Benefits
- Up to $100,000 in loan forgiveness
- Up to $100,000 in bonuses for dentists without loans
- Up to 5 Weeks of PTO & 10 Paid Holidays
- Work-Life Balance
- Employer Paid Health Insurance
- Vanguard 403(b)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Malpractice Insurance
- NC Dental License
- NCDS & ADA Dues
- Jobley Bonus: $280 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)
Shift & Schedule
Shifts: & Schedule: 4-5 days per week, 8:00am-5:00pm Weekdays.
Facility Information
- Name: Access Dental Care | Charlotte
- Location: 4010 Park Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Type: Dental clinic
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00AM–1:00PM, 2:00–7:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM–1:00PM, 2:00–7:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM–1:00PM, 2:00–7:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM–1:00PM, 2:00–7:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM–1:00PM, 2:00–7:00PM
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