General Dentist

Are you a licensed dentist in South Carolina looking for a unique, low-liability role in the stunning Grand Strand area?

Pearly Whites is excited to announce the launch of a new fee-for-service (FFS) center dedicated solely to high-quality hygiene, digital diagnostics, and premium whitening services. We are on the lookout for a professional and personable Associate Dentist to conduct mandatory patient exams, authorize hygiene services, and oversee whitening protocols.

This role is strictly diagnostic and supervisory—there is NO restorative, endodontic, or surgical work required.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• Zero Production Pressure: Enjoy a fixed compensation (hourly or daily) with no quotas or production goals tied to restorative treatments.
• Perfect for New Grads or Retirees: This role offers flexible scheduling (Part-Time or Full-Time), ideal for:
• New Graduates: Gain valuable diagnostic experience and clinical hours in a low-stress environment.
• Retired Dentists: Utilize your licensure for flexible, rewarding work without the demands of operative dentistry.
• Low Liability: Focus on a limited scope of practice with no operative risks.
• Prime Location: Work in a modern, streamlined office within the thriving Myrtle Beach market.
• Health-Focused Environment: Dedicate your time to comprehensive screenings, patient education, and collaborate with our excellent hygiene team.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary function will be to meet the legal requirements of a licensed South Carolina dentist overseeing a hygiene practice:

• Hygiene Examinations (Core Responsibility): Conduct thorough periodic and comprehensive patient exams (D0120/D0150) as mandated by state law for all hygiene recall visits.
• Hygiene Authorization: Review patient records and diagnostic data, providing legal authorization for Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs) to perform procedures like prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing.
• Oral Health Screening: Perform and document mandated oral cancer screenings, periodontal assessments, and caries risk evaluations.
• Treatment Recommendations & Referrals: Ethically identify and document necessary restorative treatments, referring patients to trusted partner practices for complex needs.
• Whitening Oversight: Provide final clinical approval and oversight for all professional whitening protocols.
• Documentation: Ensure all patient records, findings, and recommendations are accurately recorded in the digital system.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
• Active South Carolina Dental License in good standing (required).
• Skills: Excellent chairside manner, a commitment to preventive patient education, and meticulous attention to detail in diagnostics and documentation.

Compensation Structure

Compensation will be competitive and reflective of the specialized nature of this low-liability role:

• Model: Negotiable Daily Rate or Hourly Rate based on experience, clinical history, and schedule commitment.

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Ready to Join the Myrtle Beach Dental Revolution?

If you are a licensed dentist excited about a streamlined, patient-centric environment without the pressures of restorative work, we invite you to apply!

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your availability (Part-Time or Full-Time) and compensation expectations to

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $85,506.20 - $102,975.22 per year

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person