Associate Orthodontist- Premier Orthodontics
About The Position
Premier Orthodontics is a growing orthodontic practice serving the Charlotte metro area, with locations in Belmont and SouthPark. The practice operates within established pediatric dental offices, providing a built-in flow of young patients and families and daily collaboration with pediatric dentists. The orthodontist can focus on patient care while the team handles scheduling, insurance, financial arrangements, and front-office operations. The role offers full-time or part-time weekday work and an opportunity to help shape the patient experience, clinical systems, and culture as the practice grows. Providers rotate between the Belmont and SouthPark offices. Compensation includes a competitive base based on experience and production bonuses tied to new case starts and completed debonds.
Requirements
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
- Certificate in Orthodontics from a CODA-accredited residency program.
- Active North Carolina dental license, or eligibility to obtain one before starting.
- Strong communication skills with children and parents, and a warm chairside manner.
- Team-oriented, growth-minded, and excited about helping build a new practice.
- Willingness to travel between the Belmont and SouthPark locations.
- Availability to work any weekday, Monday through Friday.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification by the American Board of Orthodontics, or progress toward it.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive orthodontic examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for children, teens, and adults.
- Deliver Phase I/interceptive care, comprehensive braces, and clear-aligner treatment.
- Present treatment recommendations clearly and confidently to patients and parents to support case acceptance.
- Collaborate with pediatric dentists on early screening, referrals, and coordinated care.
- Direct and support clinical assistants to keep patient flow efficient and on schedule.
- Monitor treatment progress, manage finishing and debonds, and oversee retention.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation.
- Help develop clinical protocols, quality standards, and a positive patient experience as the practice grows.
- Build community and referral relationships that support practice growth.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation based on experience.
- Production bonuses for new case starts and completed debonds.
- Health care coverage, eligible after 30 days of employment.
- 401(k) retirement plan, eligible after 1 year of employment.
- Continuing education support.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Professional license and membership dues support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
